gratification
noun /ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable] (formal)- the state of feeling pleasure when something goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; something that gives you pleasure
synonym satisfaction满足;满意;快感;令人喜悦的事物 - sexual gratification
性满足 - A feed will usually provide instant gratification to a crying baby.
喂食通常可使正在哭闹的婴儿立即得到满足。 - Much to my gratification, my work got a special mention in her speech.
令我欣慰的是,我的工作在她的演讲中得到了特别的提及。
Collocations DictionaryGratification is used after these nouns:- ego
- sexual gratification