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serv

UK /sɜːv/US /sɝːv/

词源

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'。

verb

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。)

同义词:provide, deliver, offer, supply, dish up

noun

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。)

同义词:service, delivery, stroke

常见短语

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。)