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gratify
UK //ˈɡrætɪfaɪ//US //ˈɡræt̬ɪfaɪ//
词源
源自拉丁语 'gratificari'，由 'gratus'（意为‘感激的’或‘愉快的’）和 'facere'（意为‘做’）组成，字面意思是‘使愉快’。
verb
❶ 使某人感到满足或高兴，通常指通过满足其愿望、需求或虚荣心来取悦对方。
“The praise from her boss gratified her immensely.”
（老板的表扬让她感到非常满足。）
“He was gratified by the positive feedback on his project.”
（他对项目的积极反馈感到很高兴。）
❶ 满足某种欲望或冲动，通常指立即或短暂的愉悦感。
“He gratified his craving for chocolate with a large bar.”
（他用一大块巧克力满足了对甜食的渴望。）
“She gratified her curiosity by reading the secret diary.”
（她通过阅读秘密日记满足了好奇心。）
同义词:please, satisfy, indulge, delight, fulfill
常见短语
gratify a desire — 满足某种强烈的愿望或需求，通常指通过具体行动实现。
“He saved money for years to gratify his desire to own a sports car.”
（他攒钱多年，终于满足了拥有一辆跑车的愿望。）
gratify one's ego — 通过赞美或成就来满足某人的自尊心或虚荣心。
“The flattering comments gratified her ego after the difficult presentation.”
（在艰难的演讲后，那些奉承的话满足了她的虚荣心。）