新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

satisfy

英  [ˈsætɪsfaɪ]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • satisfies , satisfying , satisfied

    1[T 及物动词] 使满意

    If someone or something satisfies you, they give you enough of what you want or need to make you pleased or contented.

    双语例句

    例:

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

    变革的速度还不够快,不能让所有人都满意。

    2[T 及物动词] 使确信

    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.

    近义词

    convince

    双语例句

    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,在减排方面将取得实际性进展。

    例:

    The statisticians were satisfied that the sample and the evidence were sufficient.

    统计学家们确信采样和证据都是充足的。

    3[T 及物动词] 满足(要求)

    If you satisfy the requirements for something, you are good enough or have the right qualities to fulfill these requirements.

    近义词

    fulfil , meet

    双语例句

    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。