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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

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.

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。