satisfy /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪ/ CET4 TEM4 ( satisfying, satisfied, satisfies )

• 1. 

  V-T If someone or something satisfies you, they give you enough of what you want or need to make you pleased or contented. 使满意

  例：

  The pace of change has not been quick enough to satisfy everyone.

  变化的速度还没有快到让所有人都满意。

• 2. 

  V-T To satisfy someone that something is true or has been done properly means to convince them by giving them more information or by showing them what has been done. 使确信

  例：

  He has to satisfy the environmental lobby that real progress will be made to cut emissions.

  他必须使环境游说团确信，将采取实质性行动来降低排放量。

• 3. 

  V-T If you satisfy the requirements for something, you are good enough or have the right qualities to fulfil these requirements. 满足 (要求)

  例：

  The executive committee recommends that the procedures should satisfy certain basic requirements.

  执行委员会建议，这些程序应该满足某些基本要求。