1. The desire to experience pleasure or satisfaction without delay, often at the expense of long-term goals or delayed rewards
Children often struggle with immediate gratification and want rewards right away.
As crianças frequentemente lutam contra a gratificação imediata e querem recompensas imediatamente.
2. The act of satisfying a desire or need instantly rather than waiting or working toward a future benefit
He chose immediate gratification by spending all his money on luxury items instead of saving for retirement.
Ele escolheu a gratificação imediata gastando todo o seu dinheiro em itens de luxo em vez de economizar para a aposentadoria.