gratify

柯林斯词典

1. V-T If you are gratified by something, it gives you pleasure or satisfaction. 使高兴; 使满意[正式]
Mr. Dambar was gratified by his response. 他的答复使丹巴尔先生感到满意。
2. gratifyingADJ 令人满意的
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 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]
We gratified our friend's curiosity. 我们满足了朋友的好奇心。
4. gratificationN-UNCOUNT 满足
...sexual gratification. …性满足。