gratified

• 形容因愿望达成或得到满足而感到高兴、满意，也指因受到尊重或赏识而感到欣慰、得意。

Describes a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction, often because something desired has been achieved or received.

1. Pleased or satisfiedB2formal

   Feeling pleasure and satisfaction because of something that has happened.

   感到满意的

   • She was gratified by the positive feedback from her boss.
   • He felt gratified that his hard work had finally paid off.
   • The teacher was gratified to see her students succeed.

   同义词appreciativecontenteddelightedgladhappypleasedsatisfiedthankful

   反义词discontenteddispleaseddissatisfiedunhappyunsatisfied

• 动词，表示使某人感到愉快或满足，或满足某种欲望、需要。

A verb meaning to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone, or to fulfill a desire or need.

1. Give pleasure or satisfactionB2formal

   To give someone pleasure or satisfaction, often by fulfilling a desire or need.

   使满足

   • The good news gratified her immensely.
   • He was gratified by the warm reception he received.
   • It gratifies me to see my students succeed.

   同义词delightfulfillgladdenindulgepleasesatisfy

   反义词annoydispleasedissatisfyfrustrateirritateoffendvex

2. Indulge or satisfy a desireB2formal

   To satisfy a desire, whim, or appetite, often in a self-indulgent way.

   满足欲望

   • She gratified her curiosity by reading the secret letter.
   • He gratified his hunger with a large meal.
   • They gratified their thirst for adventure by traveling the world.

   同义词appeasefulfillhumorindulgepleasesatisfy

   反义词curbdenydisappointdissatisfyfrustraterefuserestrainthwartwithhold