【问】 (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，74.1：75.11)

satisfactory和satisfied的意义是否相同?

【答】 satisfactory与satisfied的意义是不同的。A is satisfactory.意为：“A是令人满意的。”

(satisfactory=giving pleasure or satisfacion，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

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