gratify /ˈɡrætɪˌfaɪ/ TEM8 ( gratifying, gratified, gratifies )

• 1. 

  V-T If you are gratified by something, it gives you pleasure or satisfaction. 使高兴; 使满意 [正式]

  例：

  Mr. Dambar was gratified by his response.

  他的答复使丹巴尔先生感到满意。

• 2. 

  gratifying ADJ 令人满意的

  例：

  We took a chance and we've won. It's very gratifying.

  我们碰了碰运气并且赢了。这真令人高兴。

• 3. 

  V-T If you gratify your own or another person's desire, you do what is necessary to please yourself or them. 满足 (愿望) [正式]

  例：

  We gratified our friend's curiosity.

  我们满足了朋友的好奇心。

• 4. 

  gratification N-UNCOUNT 满足

  例：

  ...sexual gratification.

  …性满足。