词汇 | self-gratification |
释义 | self-gratification noun[ U ] disapproving(alsoself gratification)uk /ˌself.ɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌself.ɡræt̬.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ the act of getting satisfaction or pleasure by doing something or getting something that you want: He only cares about his own self-gratification. Freedom does not just mean the opportunity for self-gratification with no consideration of other people. They are only out for self gratification and have surrounded themselves with yes-men. Her desire for self-gratification was more important to her than her sense of duty. I don't think they have any motives beyond self-gratification. He was obsessed with power and self-gratification. Our lives are usually happier when they have a purpose beyond instant self-gratification. Pleasure and happiness abandon afterglow beatitude bed bed of rosesidiom delirium exaltation exultancy exultation feast felicity for funphrase fulfilment goody joy joyfulness joyousness jubilation like a dog with two tailsidiom savour Related wordgratification |
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