单词 | satisfaction |
释义 | satisfaction n.   1. the act or an instance of satisfying; the state of being satisfied (heard this with great satisfaction).   2. a thing that satisfies desire or gratifies feeling (is a great satisfaction to me).   3. a thing that settles an obligation or pays a debt.   4. a (foll. by for) atonement; compensation (demanded satisfaction). b Theol. Christ's atonement for the sins of mankind. Phrases and idioms to one's satisfaction so that one is satisfied. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L satisfactio -onis (as SATISFY) |
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