
好词典

源自中古英语 'serven',来自古法语 'servir',最终源自拉丁语 'servire',意为'服务'或'服侍'。
❶ 为某人提供食物或饮料,通常在餐厅或正式场合中。
“The waiter will serv us the main course soon.”
(服务员很快就会为我们上主菜。)
“She served tea to the guests.”
(她为客人们端上了茶。)
❶ 在体育比赛中发球,如网球或排球。
“It's your turn to serv in the next game.”
(下一局轮到你发球了。)
“She served an ace to win the match.”
(她发了一个ace球赢得了比赛。)
❶ 在体育比赛中,发球的动作或轮次。
“Her serv was too fast for the opponent to return.”
(她的发球太快,对手无法回击。)
“He has a powerful serv in volleyball.”
(他在排球中有强有力的发球。)
serve a purpose — 有用或满足某种需求,指某物或某行为具有实际功能。
“This old tool still serves a purpose in the workshop.”
(这个旧工具在车间里仍然有用。)
serve time — 服刑,指在监狱中度过被判的刑期。
“He served time for his crimes before being released.”
(他因犯罪服刑后获释。)