| 单词 | fulfil |
| 释义 | fulfil —fulfil (-ll-) (US USUALLY fulfill) /fʊlˈfɪl/ verb [T] (MAKE HAPPEN) ↑Verb Endings for fulfil ► C1 to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen: » A school fails if it does not fulfil the needs/requirements of its pupils.» At the age of 45, she finally fulfilled her ambition to run a marathon.» Zoos fulfil an important function in the protection of rare species.» He has failed to fulfil his duties as a father.» We're looking for a very specific sort of person and this woman seems to fulfil all of our criteria.» So did the course fulfil all your expectations?» We're suing our suppliers for failing to fulfil their contract.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happenThesaurus+: ↑Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling• • • Extra Examples:» She doubts whether she'll ever be able to fulfil her ambition.» The captain was demoted to sergeant for failing to fulfil his duties.» As a child I was quite a good dancer, but I didn't fulfil my early promise.» Traditional ways of life fulfilled both economic and spiritual needs.» As a partner he fulfils all my main criteria.verb [T] (SATISFY) ↑Verb Endings for fulfil ► C2 to satisfy someone or make them feel happy: » I don't feel that my present way of life really fulfils me.» I've finally found a job in which I can fulfil myself (= completely develop my abilities and interests).Thesaurus+: ↑Causing pleasure• • • Extra Examples:» Motherhood fulfilled me.» The job pays well but it doesn't fulfil me.» I'm looking for work that will fulfil me.» Spiritually, my way of life didn't fulfil me.» Fame and fortune was all well and good but it didn't fulfil me. |
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