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satisfaction是什么意思

satisfaction

英 [sætɪs'fækʃ(ə)n] 美 [,sætɪs'fækʃən]
  • n. 满意,满足;赔偿;乐事;赎罪

satisfaction 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.

satisfaction 双语例句


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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