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satisfaction

UK //ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən//US //ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən//

词源

源自中古法语 'satisfaction',来自拉丁语 'satisfactio',由 'satis'(足够)和 'facere'(做)组成,字面意思是'做得足够'。

noun

❶ 满足感或满意感,指因需求得到满足或事情达到预期而产生的愉快情绪。

“She felt a deep sense of satisfaction after completing the project.”

(完成项目后,她感到深深的满足感。)

“Customer satisfaction is our top priority.”

(客户满意度是我们的首要任务。)

❶ 补偿或赔偿,指通过某种方式弥补损失或伤害的行为或结果。

“The company offered financial satisfaction for the damaged goods.”

(公司为损坏的货物提供了经济赔偿。)

“He demanded satisfaction for the insult.”

(他要求对侮辱行为作出补偿。)

同义词:contentment, fulfillment, gratification, pleasure, compensation

常见短语

to one's satisfaction — 达到某人满意的程度,表示事情的结果符合某人的期望或要求。

“The issue was resolved to everyone's satisfaction.”

(问题得到了令所有人满意的解决。)

find satisfaction in — 从某事中获得满足感,表示某人因某事物而感到愉快或满足。

“He finds satisfaction in helping others.”

(他从帮助他人中获得满足感。)