satisfy /ˈsætəsˌfaɪ/ verb satisfies; satisfied; satisfying
satisfies; satisfied; satisfying
Learner's definition of SATISFY
[+ object]
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: to cause (someone) to be happy or pleased使满意；使满足 -
His job satisfies him.他的工作让他满意。
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Nothing satisfies her so much as doing a good job.把工作干好最能使她高兴。
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The movie's ending failed to satisfy audiences.电影的结尾没能让观众满意。
— opposite dissatisfy 2
: to provide, do, or have what is required by (someone or something)满足 -
He ate a little food, but not enough to satisfy his hunger. [=not enough to stop him from being hungry]他只吃了一点东西，不足以饱腹。
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His curiosity was satisfied by their explanation.他们的解释满足了他的好奇心。
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He has satisfied all of his graduation requirements. [=he has done all the things required for graduation]他已经满足了毕业的所有必备条件。
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She satisfied [=fulfilled] all conditions for approval of the loan.她符合所有贷款许可条件。
3
formal : to cause (someone) to believe that something is true : convince使确信；使信服