bring to completion or reality; achieve or realize (something desired, promised, or predicted) 完成,使应验;实现(愿望,诺言,预言) he wouldn't be able to fulfil his ambition to visit Naples. 他将无法实现游览那不勒斯的愿望。 ■(fulfil oneself)gain happiness or satisfaction by fully developing one's abilities or character (通过充分发挥自己的才能或特点)获得幸福(或满足) ■(archaic)complete (a period of time or piece of work) (古)结束(一段时间);完成(一件工作)
carry out (a task, duty, or role) as required, pledged, or expected 实行,执行(任务、职责,角色) ■satisfy or meet (a requirement, condition, or need) 满足(要求,条件,需要) goods must fulfil three basic conditions. 商品必须满足三个基本条件。
派生 fulfillable adjective fulfiller noun 语源
late Old English fullfyllan 'fill up, make full' (see full, fill)