remedy a deficiency; fill a vacancy
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to remedy a deficiency; to make up for what is lacking
formalFormal, often used in official, administrative, or literary contexts. Can refer to filling gaps in resources, systems, or knowledge.
Zhè这
fèn份
bào报
gào告
zhǐ旨
zài在
wèi为
xiàn现
yǒu有
zhèng政
cè策
bǔ补
quē阙
。
This report aims to remedy deficiencies in the existing policies.
Xīn新
jì技
shù术
de的
yǐn引
rù入
bǔ补
quē阙
le了
chuán传
tǒng统
fāng方
fǎ法
de的
bù不
zú足
。
The introduction of new technology made up for the shortcomings of traditional methods.
verb
to fill a vacant position (often an official post)
archaicA classical and formal usage, historically referring to appointing someone to an official vacancy.
Cháo朝
tíng廷
xià下
zhǐ旨
，
lìng令
qí其
bǔ补
quē阙
yù御
shǐ史
zhī之
zhí职
。
The imperial court issued an edict ordering him to fill the vacant post of censor.
Tā他
shì是
bèi被
xuǎn选
lái来
bǔ补
quē阙
bù部
mén门
lǐng领
dǎo导
wèi位
zhì置
de的
。
He was selected to fill the department leadership vacancy.