to serve
01
提供, 上菜
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
例子
The waiter served the appetizers before the main course.
服务员在主菜之前上了开胃菜。
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
Who 's serving?
谁在发球？
03
服务, 有用
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
Transitive: to serve a purpose
例子
Art serves an important function in our society.
艺术在我们的社会中发挥着重要的功能。
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
Mr. Russell served as president of the Association for fifteen years.
罗素先生担任协会主席任职了十五年。
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 health clinic serves low-income families with affordable medical care.
健康诊所为低收入家庭提供负担得起的医疗服务。
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
He served her a glass of wine to accompany the dinner.
他给她端了一杯酒来配晚餐。
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
She served the community for decades, working with local charities to improve education.
她几十年来一直服务社区，与当地慈善机构合作改善教育。
09
适合, 有利
to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time
Intransitive
例子
The timing of the meeting served, as they had just completed the project.
会议的时间很合适，因为他们刚刚完成了项目。
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
She was served with a summons to appear in court.
她被送达了出庭的传票。
11
服务, 协助
to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks
Transitive: to serve sb
例子
The maid served the family, making sure their home was always tidy.
女佣服侍这个家庭，确保他们的家总是整洁的。
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
She served her time and was released on good behavior.
她服完了刑期并因表现良好被释放。
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 stallion served the mare during the breeding season.
在繁殖季节，种马服务了母马。
14
服役, 服务
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
Intransitive
例子
She served in the Navy for over ten years before retiring.
她在退休前在海军服役了十多年。
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
This dish will serve four hungry people.
这道菜够四个饥饿的人吃。
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
The cashier served the customer with a smile.
收银员微笑着服务了顾客。
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
I ca n't believe she served me like that — pretending she did n't know what happened.
我不敢相信她就这样服务了我—假装不知道发生了什么。
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
The soldier served the anti-aircraft gun during the attack.
士兵在攻击期间操作了防空炮。
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
Slang例子
Not gon na lie, your outfit serves.
说实话，你的穿搭很能打。
22
供应, 贩卖
to sell or supply drugs to others
Slang例子
She is serving pills to people at the festival.
她在节日上向人们贩卖药片。
Serve
01
发球, 开球
the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match
例子
His volleyball serve was difficult to return.
他的排球发球很难回击。
词汇树
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