to serve
01
提供, 上菜
to offer or present food or drink to someone
Transitive: to serve food
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。
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
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。
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
A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.
一个大纸板箱将服务于这个目的。
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
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。
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。
Her words served to reassure the anxious crowd.
她的话起到了安抚焦虑人群的作用。
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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 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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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 stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.
这只种公犬被带来为雌性配种。
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
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。
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
The recipe serves four people.
这个食谱足够四个人食用。
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
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。
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
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。
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。
She felt that her concerns were not being properly served during the meeting.
她感觉在会议期间她的关切没有得到适当的处理。
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。
The hotel serves tourists with comfortable rooms and great amenities.
酒店为游客提供舒适的房间和便利设施。
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。
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
She 's really serving in that dress tonight.
她今晚在那条裙子里真的很出彩。
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
He serves weed to his friends at the party.
他在聚会上向朋友们提供大麻。
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
The tennis player 's serve was powerful and accurate.
网球运动员的发球既有力又准确。
His volleyball serve was difficult to return.
他的排球发球很难回击。
词汇树
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