| 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] 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 (grætɪfɪkeɪʃən ) 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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