| 单词 | satisfy |
| 释义 | satisfy v. (-ies, -ied) 1. tr. a meet the expectations or desires of; comply with (a demand). b be accepted by (a person, his taste) as adequate; be equal to (a preconception etc.). 2. tr. put an end to (an appetite or want) by supplying what was required. 3. tr. rid (a person) of an appetite or want in a similar way. 4. intr. give satisfaction; leave nothing to be desired. 5. tr. pay (a debt or creditor). 6. tr. adequately meet, fulfil, or comply with (conditions, obligations, etc.) (has satisfied all the legal conditions). 7. tr. (often foll. by of, that) provide with adequate information or proof, convince (satisfied the others that they were right; satisfy the court of their innocence). 8. tr. Math. (of a quantity) make (an equation) true. 9. tr. (in passive) a (foll. by with) contented or pleased with. b (foll. by to) demand no more than or consider it enough to do. Phrases and idioms satisfy the examiners reach the standard required to pass an examination. satisfy oneself (often foll. by that + clause) be certain in one's own mind. Derivatives satisfiable adj. satisfiability n. satisfiedly adv. satisfying adj. satisfyingly adv. Etymology: ME f. OF satisfier f. L satisfacere satisfact- f. satis enough |
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