gratification

UK/.grætifi'keiʃәn/US

GREC2

Definitions

Pleasure or satisfaction, especially from fulfilling a desire.

满足感；愉悦（尤指欲望得到满足）。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

gratgrace, favor, thanks, pleasing

-ificconnector

-ationmake, do

=gratification

gratify + -ation = the act or state of gratifying. The hidden -fic-/-fac- (fac, 'make') turns grat ('pleasing, thankful') into 'to make pleased.' Gratification is the pleasure produced. See gratify.

Root grat still carries 14 more words

Common Collocations

1.instant gratification即时满足
2.delayed gratification延迟满足
3.sexual gratification性满足
4.sense of gratification满足感

Example Sentences

1.
He delays gratification to reach his long-term goals.
2.
Social media offers instant gratification.

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