to serve
01
提供, 上菜
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
serve
第三人称单数
serves
现在分词
serving
一般过去时
served
过去分词
served
例子
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.
将酱汁倒在意大利面上，立即上菜。
02
发球, 进行发球
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
例子
He stepped up to serve, aiming for the corner of the opponent's court.
他上前发球，瞄准对手场地的角落。
03
服务, 有用
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
Transitive: to serve a purpose
例子
A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.
一个大纸板箱将服务于这个目的。
04
服务, 担任
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
例子
Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.
亨利担任了许多委员会和委员会的成员。
05
服务, 贡献
to produce a specific result or effect
Transitive: to serve to do sth
例子
His actions served to strengthen their relationship.
他的行为有助于加强他们的关系。
06
服务, 帮助
to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone
Transitive: to serve a group
例子
The charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.
慈善机构通过提供食物和住所来服务无家可归者。
07
服务, 提供
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
例子
The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.
女主人为客人端上了一顿丰盛的饭菜和热面包。
08
服务, 奉献
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
例子
He served his country by joining the military and dedicating his life to national defense.
他通过参军并将一生奉献给国防来服务他的国家。
09
适合, 有利
to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time
Intransitive
例子
The weather served for their outdoor wedding, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.
天气适合他们的户外婚礼，天空晴朗，微风轻拂。
10
送达, 通知
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
例子
He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.
他说他的律师会在一周内向这家跨国公司送达一份令状。
11
服务, 协助
to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks
Transitive: to serve sb
例子
He served the royal family for many years, attending to their needs with loyalty.
他多年来一直服务于皇室，忠诚地满足他们的需求。
12
服刑, 度过
to spend a period of time being locked up in prison
Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time
例子
He was convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.
他因抢劫罪被判刑，不得不在监狱里服刑五年。
13
交配, 上
to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring
Transitive: to serve a female animal
例子
The stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.
这只种公犬被带来为雌性配种。
14
服役, 服务
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
Intransitive
例子
He decided to serve in the army after graduating from high school.
他决定高中毕业后在军队服役。
15
供, 足够
(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people
Transitive: to serve a number of people
例子
The recipe serves four people.
这个食谱足够四个人食用。
16
服务, 帮助
to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business
Transitive: to serve a customer
例子
She always tries to serve her clients' needs as best as she can.
她总是尽力满足客户的需求。
17
欺骗, 捉弄
to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank
Transitive: to serve sb
Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick
例子
They were all in on it, serving him a trick that made him look silly in front of everyone.
他们都参与了，给他下了一个让他在大家面前显得愚蠢的恶作剧。
18
服务, 对待
to treat or handle someone in a particular manner
Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner
例子
They were served poorly by the rude clerk at the counter.
柜台粗鲁的店员服务他们很差。
19
服务, 提供
to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area
Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service
例子
They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.
他们通过公共公园的免费Wi-Fi为整个城市服务。
20
服务, 操作
to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context
Transitive: to serve a weapon
例子
They were ready to serve the weapons at a moment’s notice.
他们准备随时使用武器。
21
有型地穿着, 自信地展现造型
to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence
俚语
例子
She's really serving in that dress tonight.
她今晚穿着那条裙子真的在服务。
22
供应, 贩卖
to sell or supply drugs to others
俚语
例子
He serves weed to his friends at the party.
他在派对上向朋友们提供大麻。
Serve
01
发球, 开球
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
语法信息
有生性状态
抽象
形态构成
复合词
可数
复数形式
serves
例子
The tennis player's serve was powerful and accurate.
网球运动员的发球既有力又准确。
词汇树
serving
subserve
serve
