self-service
/ˌselfˈsɜːvɪs/ · /ˌselfˈsɝːvɪs/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2296 in the learning path
自助式的
Definitions
adj. Requiring customers to serve themselves rather than wait for staff
自助式的
n. A system in which customers serve themselves
自助服务
Example
We carried our trays through the self-service cafeteria.
我们端着托盘穿过了自助餐厅。
Although self-service machines can shorten queues, businesses should retain staff to assist customers who need additional support.
虽然自助机器能缩短队伍，但企业仍应保留员工，为需要额外帮助的顾客提供服务。
Collocations
- self-service checkout
- self-service cafeteria
- self-service machine
Word family
- service (n.)
- serve (v.)
Usage tip
self-service强调顾客自己操作，不等于机器全自动。
FAQ
- What does self-service mean?
- Requiring customers to serve themselves rather than wait for staff A system in which customers serve themselves
- How is self-service pronounced?
- UK /ˌselfˈsɜːvɪs/, US /ˌselfˈsɝːvɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
