serving
Prononciation : [/ˈsɝvɪŋ/]
Contexte : « food »
(noun) a portion of food or drink that is given to someone, like a plate of dinner or a scoop of ice cream
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I'll have a serving of lasagna, please.
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She ate two servings of cake, which made her feel sick.
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Can I have a serving of vegetables with my meal?
Contexte : « sports »
(noun) an act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in a game, usually in tennis or badminton
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The serving player won the point with a powerful serve.
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Her serving skills were not very good, so she struggled in the game.
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Who will be the serving team in the next set?
Contexte : « hospitality »
(noun) the act of helping or assisting someone, such as guests at a party or customers in a restaurant
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The staff at the hotel provided excellent serving throughout our stay.
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The lack of serving from the waitstaff led to complaints from the diners.
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How is the serving at this restaurant compared to others in town?
Contexte : « food »
(verb) to give out a portion of food or drink to someone, often at a meal or gathering
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She served everyone a generous helping of pasta.
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He refused to serve dessert to those who arrived late.
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Who will serve the appetizers at the party?
Contexte : « sports »
(verb) to hit the ball or shuttlecock to start a point in tennis, badminton, or a similar game
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The tennis player served an ace with a powerful shot.
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Her inability to serve well cost her several points in the match.
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Can you explain how to improve your serving technique in badminton?