1 to make sth that you wish for happen; to achieve a goal 实现(愿望);达到(目标):
He finally fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a doctor.他终于做了医生,实现了童年的梦想。to fulfil your ambition/potential实现雄心壮志;发挥自己潜力
2 to do or have everything that you should or that is necessary 履行;满足:
to fulfil a duty/obligation/promise/need履行责任;履行义务;履行诺言;满足需要The conditions of entry to university in this country are quite difficult to fulfil.这个国家的大学录取条件很难配合。
3 to have a particular role or purpose 扮演某种角色;起某种作用:
Italy fulfils a very important role within the European Union.意大利在欧洲联盟中起着举足轻重的作用。
4 to make sb feel completely happy and satisfied 使感到称心如意:
I need a job that really fulfils me.我需要一份真正令我满意的工作。 ➔fulfilledadjWhen I had my baby I felt totally fulfilled.我自己有了孩子,感到心满意足了。 ➔fulfillingadjI found working abroad a very fulfilling experience.我发现在国外工作很有满足感。