serve
Произношение: [/sɜːv/]
Слово
Контекст: «food service»
(verb) to give food or drinks to someone. This is what a waiter does in a restaurant.
Пример
The waiter will serve you your meal shortly.
Пример
The restaurant refused to serve the unruly customer.
Пример
Can you serve us some water, please?
Контекст: «sports»
(verb) to hit a ball to start a point in tennis or volleyball. It's a way of getting the game started.
Пример
She served a powerful ace to win the game.
Пример
His serve was not strong enough to score a point.
Пример
Who will serve first in the next set?
Контекст: «serve a purpose»
(verb) to be useful for a particular reason. It means something has a job or function.
Пример
The extra chairs will serve as seating for additional guests.
Пример
The old computer no longer serves any purpose.
Пример
How can this new tool serve our needs better?
Контекст: «perform a duty»
(verb) to perform a duty or fulfill a task. Like when you do your job or help someone with a task.
Пример
She served as the captain of the team for many years.
Пример
He was unwilling to serve on the committee.
Пример
Who will serve as the leader of the group?
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