名詞 serve:

1. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
   同義詞：service

動詞 serve:

1. serve a purpose, role, or function
   同義詞：function
2. do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
3. contribute or conduce to
4. be used by; as of a utility
   同義詞：service
5. help to some food; help with food or drink
   同義詞：help
6. provide (usually but not necessarily food)
   同義詞：serve up, dish out, dish up, dish
7. devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
8. promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
   同義詞：serve well
9. spend time in prison or in a labor camp
   同義詞：do
10. work for or be a servant to
    同義詞：attend to, wait on, attend, assist
11. deliver a warrant or summons to someone
    同義詞：process, swear out
12. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
    同義詞：suffice, do, answer
13. do military service
14. mate with
    同義詞：service
15. put the ball into play

1. He served some sweets to the children.
   他為孩子們拿來他們要買的糖果。
2. We are well served with gas in this town.
   這個城鎮(zhèn)煤氣供應得很好。
3. She has served the family faithfully for thirty years.
   她為這個家忠心耿耿地操勞了30年。