新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

gratify

英  [ˈɡrætɪfaɪ]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • gratifies , gratifying , gratified

    1[T 及物动词] 使高兴 , 使满意

    If you are gratified by something, it gives you pleasure or satisfaction.

    双语例句

    例:

    Mr Dambar was gratified by his response.

    丹巴尔先生对他的答复很满意。

    2[T 及物动词] 满足(愿望)

    If you gratify your own or another person's desire, you do what is necessary to please yourself or them.

    近义词

    satisfy

    双语例句

    例:

    We gratified our friend's curiosity.

    我们满足了朋友的好奇心。