serve
معنی فارسی
خدمت کردن خدمت انجام دادن نوکري کردن پيشخدمتي کردن بکار رفتن
معنی کامل و مثالها
/su_rv/n., vi., vt.
● نوکری کردن، چاکری کردن، خدمتکاری کردن، پیشخدمتی کردن
for fifty years he served the household of a merchant
پنجاه سال در خانهی تاجری نوکری کرد.
● خدمت کردن، زاوری کردن، خدمتگزاری کردن، انجام وظیفه کردن، تیمار کردن
he served as mayor for seven years
او هفت سال شهردار بود (در سمت شهردار خدمت کرد).
to fear God and serve mankind
از خدا ترسیدن و به مردم خدمت کردن
he served on a jury twice
دوبار در هیات داوران (دادگاه) عضو بود.
she considered it her duty to serve the people
خدمتگزاری مردم را وظیفهی خود میدانست.
he served his nation as commander in three wars
او در سه جنگ به عنوان فرمانده به کشورش خدمت کرد.
a doctor who served in this hospital for years
پزشکی که سالها در این بیمارستان خدمت میکرد
● (قدیمی) خواستگاری کردن
● خدمت نظام کردن
to serve in the army
در ارتش خدمت کردن
he preferred to serve in the navy
او ترجیح داد در نیروی دریایی خدمت کند.
● زندانی بودن، در زندان گذراندن
he served a year in prison
او یک سال زندانی بود.
● (به عنوان کشیش) سرپرستی کردن، کشیشی کردن
he serves two churches
او در دو کلیسا کشیشی میکند.
he served mass every Sunday
هر یکشنبه مراسم عشای ربانی را سرپرستی میکرد.
● (در فروشگاه و غیره) کار کردن
she serves in a grocery store
او در یک بقالی کار میکند.
● (خوراک) کشیدن، سرو کردن، دادن
dinner will be served at eight
ساعت هشت شام داده میشود.
Mehri served the chicken with rice
مهری مرغ را با پلو سرو کرد.
please serve me some rice
لطفا قدری برنج برایم بکش.
● به درد خوردن، به کار خوردن، (به جای چیزی) به کار رفتن، (برای چیزی) خوب بودن
a tool that serves many purposes
ابزاری که خیلی به درد میخورد
seals serve as signatures
مهر به جای امضا به کار میرود.
nothing served to give him courage as did faith
ظاهرا هیچ چیز مانند ایمان به او قوت قلب نمیداد.
the slightest smile would serve him for encouragement
کمترین لبخند او را تشویق میکرد.
it serves our national interest
برای منافع ملی ما خوب است.
● سزا دادن، پاداش دادن، حق کسی را دادن
it served him right!
حقش بود!
he served me ill
حق مرا خوب ادا نکرد.
● زیر پوشش گرفتن، خدمت ارائه دادن، سرویس دادن
a hospital that serves the entire city
بیمارستانی که همهی شهر را زیر پوشش دارد
this school only serves the blind
این مدرسه ویژهی نابینایان است.
● مورد (رفتار خوب یا بد و غیره) قرار گرفتن
to be cruelly served
مورد ظلم قرار گرفتن
● (ورقهی احضار به دادگاه و غیره) تحویل دادن، دادن و رسید گرفتن، ابلاغ کردن
he was served a summon
احضاریهی دادگاه را به او دادند.
● (تنیس و والیبال و غیره) سرو، ضربهی آغاز، سرو زدن
it is very hard to return his serve
برگرداندن سرو او خیلی دشوار است.
● (جانور نر) جفتگیری کردن
● (کشتیرانی - طناب را) بندپیچی کردن، نخ پیچ کردن
* if my memory serves
اگر اشتباه نکنم، اگر درست یادم باشد، اگر حافظهام دست بدهد
* if the occasion serves
اگر وضع مناسب باشد، اگر فرصتی دست بدهد
* serve a purpose
به درد کاری خوردن، به کار خوردن
* serve one's needs
نیازهای کسی را برآورده کردن، به درد کار کسی خوردن
* serve the time (or the hour)
ابن الوقت بودن، نان را به نرخ روز خوردن
* serve two masters
دو دوزه بازی کردن، دو ارباب داشتن
تعریف انگلیسی
- serve a purpose, role, or function “The tree stump serves as a table” “The female students served as a control group” “This table would serve very well” “His freedom served him well” “The table functions as a desk” “Verb Frames:” “Something ----s” “Somebody ----s” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Something ----s something”
- do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function “He served as head of the department for three years” “She served in Congress for two terms” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s” “Somebody ----s PP”
- contribute or conduce to “The scandal served to increase his popularity” “Verb Frames:” “Something is ----ing PP” “Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE”
- be used by; as of a utility “The sewage plant served the neighboring communities” “The garage served to shelter his horses” “Verb Frames:” “Something is ----ing PP” “Something ----s somebody” “Something ----s something” “Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE”
- help to some food; help with food or drink “I served him three times, and after that he helped himself” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Sam cannot serve Sue”
- provide (usually but not necessarily food) “We serve meals for the homeless” “She dished out the soup at 8 P.M.” “The entertainers served up a lively show” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “The chefs serve the vegetables”
- devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas “She served the art of music” “He served the church” “serve the country” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody”
- promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to “Art serves commerce” “Their interests are served” “The lake serves recreation” “The President's wisdom has served the country well” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Something ----s somebody” “Something ----s something”
- work for or be a servant to “May I serve you?” “She attends the old lady in the wheelchair” “Can you wait on our table, please?” “Is a salesperson assisting you?” “The minister served the King for many years” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Somebody ----s somebody with something” “Sam cannot serve Sue”
- deliver a warrant or summons to someone “He was processed by the sheriff” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody with something”
- spend time in prison or in a labor camp “He did six years for embezzlement” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s PP”
- be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity “A few words would answer” “This car suits my purpose well” “Will $100 do?” “A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school” “Nothing else will serve” “Verb Frames:” “Something ----s” “It ----s that CLAUSE (for: suffice)”
- do military service “She served in Vietnam” “My sons never served, because they are short-sighted” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s”
- mate with “male animals serve the females for breeding purposes” “Verb Frames:” “Something ----s something”
- put the ball into play “It was Agassi's turn to serve” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s”
مترادفها
I. verb active
1. Work for, labor for, be under the orders of, be subservient to, obey, subserve.
2. Aid, assist, help, succor, attend, oblige, wait on, minister to.
3. Promote, advance, forward, benefit, contribute to, be of use to, conduce to, assist, besufficient for.
4. Satisfy, content, be sufficient for.
5. Treat, behave toward, requite, act toward.
6. Manage, manipulate, handle, work.
7. Wait on, attend, supply (with food).
8. Place, arrange, bring forward, deal, distribute.
9. Be in lieu of, answer, do duty for.
10. Comply with, yield to, submit to.
II. verb neuter
1. Be a servant, be a slave, be in bondage, be in subjection.
2. Obey, be dutiful, perform duty.
3. Answer, do, be sufficient, be of use.
4. Suit, be convenient, be suitable.
5. Attend, wait on.
6. Act, discharge the requirements of, officiate, minister.