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to serve
01
подавать, сервировать
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
Примеры
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.
Полейте соусом пасту и сразу же подавайте.
02
подавать, выполнять подачу
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
Примеры
He stepped up to serve, aiming for the corner of the opponent's court.
Он подошел, чтобы подать, целясь в угол корта соперника.
03
служить, быть полезным
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
Transitive: to serve a purpose
Примеры
A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.
Большая картонная коробка послужит этой цели.
04
служить, работать
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
Примеры
Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.
Генри служил членом многочисленных комитетов и комиссий.
05
служить, способствовать
to produce a specific result or effect
Transitive: to serve to do sth
Примеры
Her words served to reassure the anxious crowd.
Ее слова послужили для успокоения встревоженной толпы.
06
служить, помогать
to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone
Transitive: to serve a group
Примеры
The charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.
Благотворительность обслуживает бездомных, предоставляя еду и кров.
07
подавать, угощать
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
Примеры
The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.
Хозяйка подала своим гостям сытный обед с теплым хлебом.
08
служить, посвящать
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
Примеры
He served his country by joining the military and dedicating his life to national defense.
Он служил своей стране, вступив в армию и посвятив свою жизнь национальной обороне.
09
подходить, быть благоприятным
to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time
Intransitive
Примеры
The weather served for their outdoor wedding, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.
Погода послужила для их свадьбы на открытом воздухе, с ясным небом и легким ветерком.
10
вручать, уведомлять
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
Примеры
He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.
Он сказал, что его адвокат вручит судебный приказ многонациональной корпорации в течение недели.
11
служить, помогать
to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks
Transitive: to serve sb
Примеры
He served the royal family for many years, attending to their needs with loyalty.
Он служил королевской семье много лет, заботясь об их нуждах с преданностью.
12
отбывать, сидеть
to spend a period of time being locked up in prison
Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time
Примеры
He was convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.
Он был осужден за ограбление и должен был отбыть пять лет в тюрьме.
13
спариваться, крыть
to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring
Transitive: to serve a female animal
Примеры
The stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.
Кобеля привели, чтобы служить самке для разведения.
14
служить, нести службу
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
Intransitive
Примеры
He decided to serve in the army after graduating from high school.
Он решил служить в армии после окончания средней школы.
15
хватать, быть достаточным для
(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people
Transitive: to serve a number of people
Примеры
The recipe serves four people.
Рецепт рассчитан на четырех человек.
16
обслуживать, помогать
to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business
Transitive: to serve a customer
Примеры
She always tries to serve her clients' needs as best as she can.
Она всегда старается обслуживать потребности своих клиентов как можно лучше.
17
обманывать, разыгрывать
to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank
Transitive: to serve sb
Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick
Примеры
They were all in on it, serving him a trick that made him look silly in front of everyone.
Все они были в сговоре, подсунув ему трюк, из-за которого он выглядел глупо перед всеми.
18
обслуживать, обращаться
to treat or handle someone in a particular manner
Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner
Примеры
She felt that her concerns were not being properly served during the meeting.
Она почувствовала, что её проблемы не были должным образом обслужены во время встречи.
19
обслуживать, предоставлять
to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area
Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service
Примеры
The hotel serves tourists with comfortable rooms and great amenities.
Отель обслуживает туристов комфортабельными номерами и отличными удобствами.
20
служить, управлять
to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context
Transitive: to serve a weapon
Примеры
They were ready to serve the weapons at a moment ’s notice.
Они были готовы применить оружие в любой момент.
21
носить со стилем, подавать образ уверенно
to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence
SlangПримеры
She 's really serving in that dress tonight.
Она действительно зажигает в этом платье сегодня вечером.
22
поставлять, продавать
to sell or supply drugs to others
SlangПримеры
He serves weed to his friends at the party.
Он поставляет травку своим друзьям на вечеринке.
Serve
01
подача, сервис
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
Примеры
The tennis player 's serve was powerful and accurate.
Подача теннисиста была мощной и точной.
Лексическое Дерево
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