
services
词源
源自古法语 'servise',最终来自拉丁语 'servitium'(奴隶制度),与 'servus'(奴隶)相关,后演变为提供帮助的含义。
noun
❶ 指为他人提供的各种专业或商业活动,如维修、咨询、医疗等。通常涉及专业技能而非实物产品。
“The hotel offers excellent room services.”
(这家酒店提供优质的客房服务。)
“Financial services are crucial for economic growth.”
(金融服务对经济增长至关重要。)
❶ 特指宗教仪式或礼拜活动,尤指基督教的主日崇拜。
“Sunday services start at 10 am in the church.”
(教堂的主日崇拜上午10点开始。)
“The funeral service was held yesterday.”
(葬礼仪式于昨日举行。)
verb
❶ 为设备或系统进行定期检查、维修或保养的行为。
“The technician services the air conditioner every six months.”
(技术人员每六个月维护一次空调。)
“How often should I service my car?”
(我应该多久保养一次汽车?)
常见短语
at your service — 礼貌表达愿意提供帮助的用语,常见于服务行业或正式场合。
“The concierge said, 'I'm at your service 24 hours a day.'”
(礼宾员说:'我24小时为您服务。')
service charge — 额外收取的服务费用,通常出现在餐厅账单或租赁合同中。
“A 10% service charge is automatically added to the bill.”
(账单会自动加收10%的服务费。)