gratify /ˈɡrætɪˌfaɪ/ star1 TEM8 (gratifying,gratified,gratifies)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you are gratified by something, it gives you pleasure or satisfaction. 使高兴; 使满意 [正式]

  例：

  Mr. Dambar was gratified by his response.

  他的答复使丹巴尔先生感到满意。

• 2.  

  ADJ（形容词） gratifying 令人满意的

  例：

  We took a chance and we've won. It's very gratifying.

  我们碰了碰运气并且赢了。这真令人高兴。

• 3.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you gratify your own or another person's desire, you do what is necessary to please yourself or them. 满足 (愿望) [正式]

  例：

  We gratified our friend's curiosity.

  我们满足了朋友的好奇心。

• 4.  

  N-UNCOUNT（不可数名词） gratification 满足

  例：

  ...sexual gratification.

  …性满足。