satisfaction是什么意思
- 英式英标[,sætɪs\'fækʃən]
- 美式音标[sætɪs\'fækʃ(ə)n]
英文词源
- satisfaction (n.)
- early 14c., "performance of an act set forth by a priest or other Church authority to atone for sin," from Old French satisfaction (12c.), from Latin satisfactionem (nominative satisfactio) "a satisfying of a creditor," noun of action from past participle stem of satisfacere (see satisfy). Senses of "contentment, appeasement" and "action of gratifying" first recorded late 14c.; the former not common before 16c.
实用例句
- 1. He tried hard not to smile in smug self-satisfaction.
- 他强忍住沾沾自喜的笑容。
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- 2. Thomas and his wife looked at each other in smug satisfaction.
- 托马斯和夫人得意地互相望了一眼。
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- 3. Exercise will give you a glow of satisfaction at having achieved something.
- 运动将让你体会到一种有所成就的无比喜悦感。
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- 4. She never could seem to do anything right or to his satisfaction.
- 她似乎从没能做过一件正确或令他满意的事。
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- 5. If you can't get any satisfaction, complain to the park owner.
- 如果你得不到任何赔偿，向园区所有者投诉。
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