satisfaction /ˌsætəsˈfækʃən/ noun plural satisfactions
plural satisfactions
Learner's definition of SATISFACTION
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: a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to you满足感;满意;欣慰 [noncount]
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He gets/derives great satisfaction from volunteering.他从志愿活动中获得了极大的快乐。
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the satisfaction of a job well done很好地完成工作后的满足感
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There is some satisfaction in knowing I was right.知道自己是对的让我有了些许欣慰。
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— opposite dissatisfaction 2
[noncount] : the act of providing what is needed or desired : the act of satisfying a need or desire满足 3
[noncount] formal : a result that deals with a problem or complaint in an acceptable way令人满意的结果 4
[count] US : something that makes you happy, pleased, or satisfied乐事;快事
to someone's satisfaction
: so that someone is happy, pleased, or satisfied让某人愉快;让某人满意 -
The work was not done to my satisfaction. [=I was not satisfied with the work]这工作做得并不让我满意。
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The charge must be proved to the satisfaction of the court. [=the court must be convinced that the charge is true]控告必须使法庭信服。