gratify
/ˈgrætɪfaɪ; `ɡrætəˌfaɪ/ v
(pt, pp -fied) (fml 文)
1 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
give pleasure or satisfaction to (sb) 使（某人）高兴或满意
I was most gratified at/by/with the outcome of the meeting. 我对会议的结果感到极其满意.
It gratified me to hear of your success. 获悉你取得成功我甚感欣慰.
I was gratified that they appreciated what I did for them. 使我感到欣慰的是, 我为他们做的事他们很领情.
2 [Tn] give (sb) what is desired; indulge 满足（某人）所欲; 纵容
gratify a person's whims 满足一人的奇想
To gratify my curiosity, do tell me what it is. 为满足我的好奇心, 你一定得告诉我那是什麽.