satisfy相关的词根或词缀是: satis  ati ssatur
satis 足够,饱足 + fy 使… → 使满足
satisfy
vt.1.使满意,使高兴:
This kind of programme always satisfied the public.这类节目总能令大众满意。
2、使满足,满足…的愿望(或需要等):
To satisfy the demand for the social development满足社会发展的需要
3、达到…的要求,符合…的标准:
To satisfy the standard of health符合健康要求
4、解答,使解决解除(怀疑等):His advice satisfied my doubts.他的劝解打消了我的疑虑。
5、消除(恐惧等)弄清…的真相:
to satisfy one's fears消除恐惧
to satisfy the facts弄清事实真相
6、使信服,使确信:
I am satisfied that this car is the best.我确信这是最好的一部车。
7,偿还…的欠款:to satisfy Tom偿还欠下汤姆的钱
8,清偿(债务):to satisfy a debt清偿债务
9,履行(义务等):to satisfy the treaty obligations履行条约规定的义务