单词 | satisfy |
释义 | satisfy —satisfy /ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ/ aep /ˈsæt̬-/ verb [T] (BELIEVING) ↑Verb Endings for satisfy ► F0 to make someone believe that something is true: » His explanation satisfied the court.» [+ (that)] I satisfied myself (that) I had locked the door.» FORMAL The authorities were satisfied of (= they accepted) the seriousness of his situation.Thesaurus+: ↑Proving and disprovingThesaurus+: ↑ReassuringWord Builder:–Nouns: satisfaction, dissatisfaction–Adjectives: satisfactory, unsatisfactory, dissatisfied, satisfying, satisfied–Verbs: satisfy–Adverbs: satisfactorilyverb [T] (WANTING) ↑Verb Endings for satisfy B2 to please someone by giving them what they want or need: » They have 31 flavours of ice cream - enough to satisfy everyone!» Come on, satisfy my curiosity (= tell me what I want to know), what happened last night?Thesaurus+: ↑Causing pleasuresatisfy conditions/needs/requirementsC1 to have or provide something that is needed or wanted: » She satisfies all the requirements for the job.» There are three main conditions you must satisfy if you wish to be a member of the club.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing pleasureWord Builder:–Nouns: satisfaction, dissatisfaction–Adjectives: satisfactory, unsatisfactory, dissatisfied, satisfying, satisfied–Verbs: satisfy–Adverbs: satisfactorily• • • Extra Examples:» The dispute was settled by an agreement that satisfied both sides.» She satisfies all the requirements for the job.» The candidates listed below have failed to satisfy the examiners.» Nothing, it seemed, would satisfy his insatiable curiosity.» We hope to reach an agreement which will satisfy the interests of both parties concerned. |
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