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单词 gratify
释义
gratify
(grætɪfaɪ )
Word forms: gratifies , gratifying , gratified
1. verb
If you are gratified by something, it gives you pleasure or satisfaction. [formal]
Mr. Dambar was gratified by his response. [be VERB-ed]
[Also VERB noun]
Synonyms: please, delight, satisfy, thrill  
gratified adjective [oft ADJECTIVE to-infinitive, ADJECTIVE that]
He was gratified to hear that his idea had been confirmed.
They were gratified that America kept its promise.
gratifying adjective
We took a chance and we've won. It's very gratifying.
...a gratifying development.
gratification (grætɪfɪkʃən ) uncountable noun
He is waiting for them to recognise him and eventually they do, much to his gratification.
Synonyms: indulgence, satisfaction, fulfilment  
Synonyms: satisfaction, delight, pleasure, joy  
2. verb
If you gratify your own or another person's desire, you do what is necessary to please yourself or them. [formal]
We gratified our friend's curiosity. [VERB noun]
Every whim will be gratified. [VERB noun]
gratification uncountable noun
...sexual gratification.
Synonyms: indulgence, satisfaction, fulfilment  
Translations:
Chinese: 使高兴
Japanese: 喜ばせる
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