单词 | satisfaction |
释义 | satisfaction satisfaction /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ aep /ˌsæt̬-/ noun B2 [C or U] a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done something you wanted to do: » She looked at the finished painting with satisfaction.» She derived/obtained great satisfaction from/out of helping other people.» For me, job satisfaction is more important than the money.» She had the satisfaction of knowing that she'd done everything she could.Thesaurus+: ↑Satisfied and complacent , ↑Showing arrogance and conceit , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceF0 [U] FORMAL a way of dealing with a complaint or problem that makes the person who complained feel happy: » You've sold me a faulty product and I demand satisfaction (= you must return my money or give me a new product).Thesaurus+: ↑Satisfied and complacent , ↑Showing arrogance and conceit , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceF0 [U] the act of fulfilling (= achieving) a need or wish: » the satisfaction of one's sexual desiresThesaurus+: ↑Satisfied and complacent , ↑Showing arrogance and conceit , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceto sb's satisfactionC2 in a way that a particular person can believe or accept: » The boy explained to the satisfaction of the court why he had lied.Thesaurus+: ↑Suitable and acceptable , ↑Quite good, or not very goodC2 in a way that a particular person feels pleased or satisfied with: » He won't get paid until he completes the job to my satisfaction.Thesaurus+: ↑Satisfied and complacent , ↑Showing arrogance and conceit , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceWord Builder:–Nouns: satisfaction, dissatisfaction–Adjectives: satisfactory, unsatisfactory, dissatisfied, satisfying, satisfied–Verbs: satisfy–Adverbs: satisfactorily• • • Extra Examples:» She felt a warm glow of satisfaction.» The Finance Minister's fall from grace gave the tabloid press great satisfaction.» I get a lot of satisfaction from cooking.» It gave me great satisfaction to learn that he'd been sacked.» She smiled with satisfaction. |
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