desert

IPA(Pronunciation)

plural-normally

(usually in the plural) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward.

Japanese Meaning

当然の報い / ふさわしい罰または報酬

After years of hard work, recognition was her just desert.

何年もの努力の末、評価は彼女が正当に受けるべき報いだった。

Sense（1）

(usually in the plural) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward.

From the highest spire of contentment / my fortune is thrown; / and fear and grief and pain for my deserts / are my hopes, since hope is gone.

deserts

（ plural ）