meritorious

The expected budget announcement today that meritorious teachers will be paid bonuses, based on NAPLAN test results and other criteria, is a step along the path.

现今基于教学评估计划测试的结果以及其他标准的预期的预算公告：有功的教师会奖以奖金，是走上轨道的一步。

I know well that courage is required to leave, that it is hard; but the harder it is, the more meritorious.

我知道，离开这儿是要有勇气的，也是困难的，但越困难就越值得赞扬。