다른 사람이나 조직을 위해 일하거나 돕다.
To perform duties or services for another person or an organization.
예문:
"She has served the local community for over twenty years."
"The non-profit organization aims to serve those in need."
군대의 일원으로 근무하거나 공직을 맡아 일하다.
To be employed as a member of the armed forces or to hold an official office.
예문:
"My grandfather served in the navy during the war."
"He was elected to serve a four-year term as mayor."
식사 자리나 식당에서 음식이나 음료를 내놓다.
To present food or drink to someone, typically in a restaurant or at a meal.
예문:
"The waiter served the main course with a side of vegetables."
"Breakfast is served in the dining hall from 7 AM."
특정한 목적이나 필요를 충족시키는 데 도움이 되다.
To be of use in achieving or satisfying a particular purpose or need.
예문:
"This small room will serve as my temporary office."
"The new law serves to protect the rights of consumers."
소환장이나 영장 같은 법적 서류를 공식적으로 전달하다.
To deliver a legal document, such as a summons or writ, in a formal manner.
예문:
"The court officer arrived to serve the summons on the defendant."
"They were served with a formal notice of eviction yesterday."
테니스 등의 경기에서 경기를 시작하기 위해 공을 치다.
To hit the ball or shuttlecock to begin play in a game such as tennis.
예문:
"It is your turn to serve the ball now."
"She served an ace to win the final set of the match."
범죄에 대한 형벌로 감옥에서 일정 기간을 보내다.
To spend a specific period of time in prison as a punishment for a crime.
예문:
"He had to serve five years for his involvement in the robbery."
"The prisoner has already served half of his sentence."
상점이나 식당에서 손님의 요구를 들어주거나 응대하다.
To attend to the needs of a customer in a shop or restaurant.
예문:
"A polite clerk came forward to serve the waiting customer."
"Are you being served, or do you need some assistance?"
라켓 스포츠에서 점수를 시작하기 위해 공을 치는 행위.
An act of hitting the ball or shuttlecock to start a point in a racket sport.
예문:
"His powerful serve is very difficult to return."
"The player lost her serve in the third game of the set."