verb
to appoint sb to a job 派人担任 ◆ The vacancy has already been filled. 空缺已有人接任了。
to do a job, have a role or position, etc. 担任；充任 ◆ He fills the post satisfactorily (= performs his duties well) .他非常尽职。 ◆ The team needs someone to fill the role of manager very soon.这个团队迫切需要有人来担任经理。
to make or sell sth that is not yet available 填补 ◆ The managing editor thinks the new magazine will fill a gap in the market. 执行主编认为新杂志将填补市场空白。
to provide sth that will stop people from continuing to want or need sth 满足 ◆ The hardware store has devoted itself to filling customers' needs. 这家五金店致力於满足顾客的需要。
if a company fills an order, it gives the customer the goods they have asked for执行（订单） ◆ They have a reputation for filling orders quickly. 他们以快捷执行订单闻名。
if sb fills ashortfall 弥补（差距、不足） ◆ plans to train staff in order to fill the shortfall of skills 培训员工以弥补技能不足的计划
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