to serve
01
提供する, サーブする
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
例
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.
パスタにソースをかけ、すぐに提供します。
The waiter served the appetizers before the main course.
ウェイターはメインコースの前に前菜を出しました。
02
サーブする, サービスを行う
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
例
He stepped up to serve, aiming for the corner of the opponent's court.
彼はサーブするために前に出て、相手のコートの隅を狙った。
Who 's serving?
誰がサーブしていますか？
03
役立つ, 有用である
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
Transitive: to serve a purpose
例
A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.
大きな段ボール箱が目的を果たすでしょう。
Art serves an important function in our society.
芸術は私たちの社会で重要な機能を果たしています。
04
勤める, 務める
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
例
Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.
ヘンリーは多くの委員会やコミッションのメンバーとして務めました。
Mr. Russell served as president of the Association for fifteen years.
ラッセル氏は15年間協会の会長を務めました。
05
役立つ, 貢献する
to produce a specific result or effect
Transitive: to serve to do sth
例
His actions served to strengthen their relationship.
彼の行動は彼らの関係を強化するのに役立った。
Her words served to reassure the anxious crowd.
彼女の言葉は不安な群衆を安心させるために役立った。
06
奉仕する, 助ける
to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone
Transitive: to serve a group
例
The charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.
慈善団体は、食べ物と避難所を提供することでホームレスを支援します。
The health clinic serves low-income families with affordable medical care.
その健康クリニックは、低所得の家族に手頃な医療を提供しています。
07
提供する, 勧める
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
例
The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.
ホステスはゲストに温かいパンとともに心のこもった食事を提供しました。
He served her a glass of wine to accompany the dinner.
彼は夕食に合わせて彼女にワインを一杯サーブしました。
08
奉仕する, 捧げる
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
例
He served his country by joining the military and dedicating his life to national defense.
彼は軍隊に入隊し、国防に人生を捧げることで国に奉仕しました。
She served the community for decades, working with local charities to improve education.
彼女は数十年にわたって地域社会に奉仕し、地元の慈善団体と協力して教育を改善しました。
09
適する, 都合が良い
to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time
Intransitive
例
The weather served for their outdoor wedding, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.
天気は彼らの野外結婚式に適しており、澄んだ空とそよ風があった。
The timing of the meeting served, as they had just completed the project.
会議のタイミングは役立った、彼らはちょうどプロジェクトを完了したばかりだったから。
10
送達する, 通知する
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
例
He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.
彼は、弁護士が1週間以内に多国籍企業に令状を送達すると言いました。
She was served with a summons to appear in court.
彼女は法廷に出頭するよう送達されました。
11
仕える, 助ける
to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks
Transitive: to serve sb
例
He served the royal family for many years, attending to their needs with loyalty.
彼は長年にわたって王室に仕え、忠実に彼らのニーズに対応しました。
The maid served the family, making sure their home was always tidy.
メイドは家族に仕え、彼らの家が常に整っていることを確認しました。
12
服役する, 過ごす
to spend a period of time being locked up in prison
Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time
例
He was convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.
彼は強盗の罪で有罪判決を受け、刑務所で5年を過ごさなければならなかった。
She served her time and was released on good behavior.
彼女は刑期を務め、良い行いで釈放されました。
13
交尾する, 乗る
to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring
Transitive: to serve a female animal
例
The stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.
種犬は繁殖のために雌にサービスするために連れてこられました。
The stallion served the mare during the breeding season.
種馬は繁殖期に牝馬にサービスした。
14
勤務する, 服務する
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
Intransitive
例
He decided to serve in the army after graduating from high school.
彼は高校を卒業した後、軍隊で勤務することを決めました。
She served in the Navy for over ten years before retiring.
彼女は退役する前に10年以上海軍で勤務した。
15
供する, 足りる
(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people
Transitive: to serve a number of people
例
The recipe serves four people.
このレシピは4人分です。
This dish will serve four hungry people.
この料理は4人の空腹な人に足ります。
16
サービスを提供する, 助ける
to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business
Transitive: to serve a customer
例
She always tries to serve her clients' needs as best as she can.
彼女は常に、できる限り顧客のニーズに応えるよう努めています。
The cashier served the customer with a smile.
レジ係は笑顔で客をサービスした。
17
騙す, からかう
to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank
Transitive: to serve sb
Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick
例
They were all in on it, serving him a trick that made him look silly in front of everyone.
彼らは皆共謀して、彼をみんなの前でばかに見せるような仕掛けを仕掛けた。
I ca n't believe she served me like that — pretending she did n't know what happened.
彼女がそんな風に私を仕えたなんて信じられない—何が起こったのか知らないふりをして。
18
サービスを提供する, 扱う
to treat or handle someone in a particular manner
Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner
例
They were served poorly by the rude clerk at the counter.
彼らはカウンターで失礼な店員にひどく扱われた。
She felt that her concerns were not being properly served during the meeting.
彼女は、会議中に自分の懸念が適切に扱われていないと感じました。
19
提供する, サービスを提供する
to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area
Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service
例
They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.
彼らは公共の公園で無料Wi-Fiを提供し、全市をサービスしています。
The hotel serves tourists with comfortable rooms and great amenities.
ホテルは快適な部屋と素晴らしい設備で観光客にサービスを提供しています。
20
服務する, 操作する
to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context
Transitive: to serve a weapon
例
They were ready to serve the weapons at a moment ’s notice.
彼らは一瞬の通知で武器を使用する準備ができていました。
The soldier served the anti-aircraft gun during the attack.
兵士は攻撃の間、対空砲を操作した。
21
スタイルよく着こなす, 自信を持って見せる
to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence
Slang例
She 's really serving in that dress tonight.
彼女は今夜そのドレスで本当に輝いている。
Not gon na lie, your outfit serves.
正直に言うと、あなたの服装は決まっている。
22
供給する, 売る
to sell or supply drugs to others
Slang例
He serves weed to his friends at the party.
彼はパーティーで友人に大麻を提供する。
She is serving pills to people at the festival.
彼女はフェスティバルで人々に薬を販売しています。
Serve
01
サーブ, サービス
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
例
The tennis player 's serve was powerful and accurate.
テニスプレイヤーのサーブは強力で正確でした。
His volleyball serve was difficult to return.
彼のバレーボールのサーブは返すのが難しかった。
語彙ツリー
serving
subserve
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