serve
/sɜːv/ · /sɝːv/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1546 in the learning path
端上；供应；接待
Definitions
v. To give food or drink, or assist customers.
端上；供应；接待
v. To work for people, an organisation, or your country.
为……服务；履行职责
v. To be used for a particular purpose.
用作；起……作用
Example
This little café serves fresh soup with warm bread.
这家小咖啡馆供应新鲜的汤和温热的面包。
Public libraries serve as community spaces where residents can access information, attend workshops, and meet other learners.
公共图书馆是社区活动空间，居民可以在那里获取信息、参加工作坊并结识其他学习者。
Collocations
- serve a meal
- serve customers
- serve the community
- serve as
Word family
- service (n.)
- server (n.)
- serving (n.)
Usage tip
serve as后接角色或用途；serve for不这样用。
FAQ
- What does serve mean?
- To give food or drink, or assist customers. To work for people, an organisation, or your country. To be used for a particular purpose.
- How is serve pronounced?
- UK /sɜːv/, US /sɝːv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
