词典词条 · 问答

satisfactory/satisfied

核心问题

(1)Your work has been ____ so we're going to give you a rise in salary. A. regular B. well C. satisfactory D. available(Nelson, 300C)

(2) "How does Alma like her new work?" "She ____ with the hours."

A. can't satisfy B. isn't satisfied C. doesn't satisfy D. hasn't satisfied (TOEFL) satisfactorysatisfied 的意义是否相同?

词典解答

satisfactorysatisfied 的意义是不同的。A is satisfactory. 意为:“A 是令人满意的。”(satisfactory = giving pleasure or satisfaction, satisfying)A is satisfied. 意为“A……感到满意的。”例如:

a satisfactory explanation(令人满意的解释)

a satisfactory performance(令人满意的演出)

a satisfied smile(满意的微笑)

a satisfied customer(感到满意的顾客)

请对比:

delightful ——delighted; pleasant ——pleased

练习题

请做下面的英语试题:

I am not ____ with your work; you must improve it.

A. satisfactory B. satisfying C. satisfied D. a satisfaction

来源:英语常见问题解答大词典-7.md · 第 76897719 行 · 原文哈希 fa86ae543c