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单词 satisfaction
释义

satisfaction

noun
 OPAL W
/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/
/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/
Word Family
  • satisfaction noun (≠ dissatisfaction)
  • satisfactory adjective (≠ unsatisfactory)
  • satisfy verb
  • satisfying adjective (≠ unsatisfying)
  • satisfied adjective (≠ dissatisfied) (≠ unsatisfied)
Idioms
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  1.  
    [uncountable, countable] the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something or when something that you wanted to happen does happen; something that gives you this feeling
    • to gain/get/derive satisfaction from something
    • a look/smile of satisfaction
    • with satisfaction She looked back on her career with great satisfaction.
    • He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a bestseller.
    • She didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her cry.
    • The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction.
    • He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent.
    see also dissatisfaction
    Synonyms satisfactionsatisfaction
    • happiness
    • pride
    • contentment
    • fulfilment
    These are all words for the good feeling that you have when you are happy or when you have achieved something.
    • satisfaction the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something or when something that you wanted to happen does happen:
      • He derived great satisfaction from knowing that his son was happy.
    • happiness the good feeling that you have when you are happy:
      • Money can’t buy you happiness.
    • pride a feeling of being pleased or satisfied that you get when you or people who are connected with you have done something well or own something that other people admire:
      • The sight of her son graduating filled her with pride.
    • contentment (rather formal) a feeling of being happy or satisfied with what you have:
      • They found contentment in living a simple life.
    • fulfilment a feeling of being happy or satisfied with what you do or have done:
      • her search for personal fulfilment
    satisfaction, happiness, contentment or fulfilment?You can feel satisfaction at achieving almost anything, small or large; you feel fulfilment when you do something useful and enjoyable with your life. Happiness is the feeling you have when things give you pleasure and can be quite a lively feeling; contentment is a quieter feeling that you get when you have learned to find pleasure in things.Patterns
    • satisfaction/​happiness/​pride/​contentment/​fulfilment in something
    • real satisfaction/​happiness/​pride/​contentment/​fulfilment
    • true satisfaction/​happiness/​contentment/​fulfilment
    • great satisfaction/​happiness/​pride
    • quiet satisfaction/​pride/​contentment
    • to feel satisfaction/​happiness/​pride/​contentment
    • to bring somebody satisfaction/​happiness/​pride/​contentment/​fulfilment
    • to find satisfaction/​happiness/​contentment/​fulfilment
    Extra Examples
    • Although we didn't win, we were able to take some satisfaction from our performance.
    • Both parties expressed their complete satisfaction with the decision.
    • Clients are asked to rate their overall satisfaction.
    • He derived great satisfaction from knowing that his son was happy.
    • He nodded with evident satisfaction.
    • I find satisfaction in helping people.
    • I had the satisfaction of proving him wrong.
    • My current level of job satisfaction is pretty low.
    • She felt a certain satisfaction in keeping him waiting.
    • She watched in satisfaction as he opened the present.
    • The children were a major source of satisfaction.
    Topics Successb2
  2. [uncountable] the act of fulfilling a need or desire
    • the satisfaction of sexual desires
    • the satisfaction of your ambitions
  3. [uncountable] (formal) an acceptable way of dealing with a complaint, a debt, an injury, etc.
    • I complained to the manager but I didn't get any satisfaction.
    • They agreed on a payment of £200 in full satisfaction of the debt.
  4. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French, or from Latin satisfactio(n-), from satisfacere ‘satisfy, content’, from satis ‘enough’ + facere ‘make’.
Idioms
to somebody’s satisfaction
  1. if you do something to somebody’s satisfaction, they are pleased with it
    • The affair was settled to the complete satisfaction of the client.
    • The matter was resolved to our general satisfaction.
  2. if you prove something to somebody’s satisfaction, they believe or accept it
    • Can you demonstrate to our satisfaction that your story is true?
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