Hledat
to serve
01
podávat, servírovat
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
Example
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.
Polejte těstoviny omáčkou a okamžitě podávejte.
The waiter served the appetizers before the main course.
Číšník podával předkrmy před hlavním chodem.
02
podávat, provést podání
to initiate play in a sport by hitting a ball or object from a designated location using a specific technique, as dictated by the rules of the game
Intransitive
Transitive: to serve a ball
Example
He stepped up to serve, aiming for the corner of the opponent's court.
Postoupil k podání, mířil na roh soupeřova kurtu.
Who 's serving?
Kdo podává?
03
sloužit, být užitečný
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
Transitive: to serve a purpose
Example
A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.
Velká kartonová krabice poslouží účelu.
Art serves an important function in our society.
Umění plní důležitou funkci v naší společnosti.
04
sloužit, zastávat
to work for a specified organization or in a specific role for a period of time
Intransitive: to serve as holder of a position | to serve in an organization
Example
Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.
Henry sloužil jako člen mnoha výborů a komisí.
Mr. Russell served as president of the Association for fifteen years.
Pan Russell sloužil jako prezident Asociace po dobu patnácti let.
05
sloužit, přispět
to produce a specific result or effect
Transitive: to serve to do sth
Example
His actions served to strengthen their relationship.
Jeho činy sloužily k posílení jejich vztahu.
Her words served to reassure the anxious crowd.
Její slova sloužila k uklidnění úzkostného davu.
06
sloužit, pomáhat
to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone
Transitive: to serve a group
Example
The charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.
Dobročinná organizace slouží bezdomovcům tím, že poskytuje jídlo a přístřeší.
The health clinic serves low-income families with affordable medical care.
Zdravotní klinika slouží rodinám s nízkými příjmy dostupnou zdravotní péčí.
07
podávat, nabízet
to offer or give someone food or drink, typically as a gesture of hospitality or during a meal
Ditransitive: to serve sb food or drink
Example
The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.
Hostitelka podávala svým hostům vydatné jídlo s teplým chlebem.
He served her a glass of wine to accompany the dinner.
Nabídl jí sklenici vína k večeři.
08
sloužit, věnovat
to dedicate a portion of one's life, time, or efforts to supporting a cause, institution, or belief
Transitive: to serve an institution or belief
Example
He served his country by joining the military and dedicating his life to national defense.
Sloužil své zemi tím, že vstoupil do armády a zasvětil svůj život národní obraně.
She served the community for decades, working with local charities to improve education.
Sloužila komunitě po desetiletí, pracovala s místními charitami na zlepšení vzdělávání.
09
vyhovovat, být příznivý
to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time
Intransitive
Example
The weather served for their outdoor wedding, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.
Počasí vyhovovalo jejich venkovní svatbě, s jasnou oblohou a mírným vánkem.
The timing of the meeting served, as they had just completed the project.
Načasování schůzky posloužilo, protože právě dokončili projekt.
10
doručit, oznámit
to deliver a legal document, such as a summons or writ, to the intended recipient in a formal and official manner in accordance with legal procedures and requirements
Ditransitive: to serve a legal document to sb | to serve sb with a legal document
Example
He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.
Řekl, že jeho advokát doručí soudní příkaz nadnárodní společnosti do týdne.
She was served with a summons to appear in court.
Bylo jí doručeno předvolání k soudu.
11
sloužit, pomáhat
to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks
Transitive: to serve sb
Example
He served the royal family for many years, attending to their needs with loyalty.
Sloužil královské rodině po mnoho let a věrně se staral o jejich potřeby.
The maid served the family, making sure their home was always tidy.
Služka obsluhovala rodinu a dbala na to, aby jejich domov byl vždy uklizený.
12
odpykat, strávit
to spend a period of time being locked up in prison
Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time
Example
He was convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.
Byl odsouzen za loupež a musel odpykat pět let ve vězení.
She served her time and was released on good behavior.
Ona odseděla si svůj trest a byla propuštěna za dobré chování.
13
páření, nastoupit
to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring
Transitive: to serve a female animal
Example
The stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.
Plemenný pes byl přiveden, aby sloužil samici k chovu.
The stallion served the mare during the breeding season.
Hřebec obsloužil klisnu během období rozmnožování.
14
sloužit, být v službě
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
Intransitive
Example
He decided to serve in the army after graduating from high school.
Rozhodl se sloužit v armádě po absolvování střední školy.
She served in the Navy for over ten years before retiring.
Sloužila v námořnictvu více než deset let, než odešla do důchodu.
15
stačit, být dostatečný pro
(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people
Transitive: to serve a number of people
Example
The recipe serves four people.
Recept stačí pro čtyři osoby.
This dish will serve four hungry people.
Toto jídlo nasytí čtyři hladové lidi.
16
obsluhovat, pomáhat
to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business
Transitive: to serve a customer
Example
She always tries to serve her clients' needs as best as she can.
Vždy se snaží sloužit potřebám svých klientů co nejlépe.
The cashier served the customer with a smile.
Pokladní obsloužil zákazníka s úsměvem.
17
klamat, napálit
to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank
Transitive: to serve sb
Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick
Example
They were all in on it, serving him a trick that made him look silly in front of everyone.
Všichni do toho byli zapojeni, nasadili mu trik, kvůli kterému vypadal před všemi hloupě.
I ca n't believe she served me like that — pretending she did n't know what happened.
Nemůžu uvěřit, že mě tak obsloužila—předstírala, že neví, co se stalo.
18
obsluhovat, zacházet
to treat or handle someone in a particular manner
Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner
Example
They were served poorly by the rude clerk at the counter.
Byli špatně obslouženi nezdvořilým úředníkem u přepážky.
She felt that her concerns were not being properly served during the meeting.
Měla pocit, že její obavy nebyly během schůzky řádně obslouženy.
19
sloužit, poskytovat
to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area
Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service
Example
They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.
Službou celého města je bezplatné Wi-Fi ve veřejných parcích.
The hotel serves tourists with comfortable rooms and great amenities.
Hotel slouží turistům pohodlnými pokoji a skvělými vybavenostmi.
20
sloužit, obsluhovat
to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context
Transitive: to serve a weapon
Example
They were ready to serve the weapons at a moment ’s notice.
Byli připraveni použít zbraně v okamžiku.
The soldier served the anti-aircraft gun during the attack.
Voják obsluhoval protiletadlové dělo během útoku.
Serve
01
podání, servis
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
Example
The tennis player 's serve was powerful and accurate.
Podání tenisty bylo silné a přesné.
His volleyball serve was difficult to return.
Jeho podání ve volejbale bylo těžké vrátit.
