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gratified

UK //ˈɡrætɪfaɪd//US //ˈɡrætɪfaɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'gratificari',意为 '使高兴' 或 '取悦',由 'gratus'(高兴的)和 'facere'(做)组成。

adjective

❶ 感到满足或高兴的,通常因为某件事符合自己的期望或让他人满意。

“She was gratified by the positive feedback on her presentation.”

(她对演讲获得的积极反馈感到非常满足。)

“He felt gratified when his hard work was finally recognized.”

(当他的辛勤工作终于得到认可时,他感到非常欣慰。)

同义词:pleased, satisfied, contented, delighted, happy

常见短语

feel gratified — 感到满足或高兴,通常因为某件事达到预期或让他人满意。

“She felt gratified after completing the challenging project.”

(完成这个具有挑战性的项目后,她感到非常满足。)