serves
Произношение: [sɜrvz]
Слово
Контекст: «food and drink»
(verb) to give food or drink to someone. When you serve a meal, you bring it to the table so that others can eat it.
Пример
The chef serves the soup with fresh bread on the side.
Пример
She didn't serve any desserts at the party, which disappointed the guests.
Пример
What time do you usually serve dinner?
Контекст: «helping or fulfilling a function»
(verb) to do a job or provide a purpose for someone or something. For instance, a teacher serves the students by helping them learn.
Пример
The community center serves the local population by offering classes.
Пример
That tool doesn't serve any useful purpose in our work.
Пример
How does your job serve the needs of your clients?
Контекст: «sports»
(verb) to start a play in certain games, like tennis or volleyball, by hitting the ball to the other side. It is the way you begin the action.
Пример
He serves the ball with great power during the match.
Пример
She did not serve well and lost the game because of it.
Пример
Who will serve the next point in the game?
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