| 释义 |
serve BrE /sɜːv/
NAmE /sɜːrv/► SEE ALLserve a, his, its, etc. purposeserve the purpose (of doing sth)serve sb right (for doing sth)serve two mastersdo/serve time
●serve a, his, its, etc. ˈpurpose●serve the ˈpurpose (of doing sth) (BrE also serve his, its, etc. ˈturn) be useful for a particular purpose or period of time; be good or useful enough for sb （在某方面或某时期）发挥作用，派上用场；能满足…的需要◆It’s not a very good radio, but it serves its purpose.
这台收音机虽然不是太好，可还是能派上用场。◆He used his friends and then abandoned them when they had served their turn.
他利用了自己的朋友，过后就把他们抛弃了。●serve sb ˈright (for doing sth) (informal) used to say that sth that has happened to sb is their own fault and they deserve it 活该；咎由自取；自作自受◆After the way you’ve treated her, it will serve you right if she never speaks to you again!
你那样对待她，如果她再也不和你说话，你活该！◆I told you the dog would bite if you teased it. It serves you right.
我告诉过你，如果你逗那条狗它会咬人。你真是自作自受。●serve two ˈmasters (usually used in negative sentences 通常用于否定句) support two opposing parties, principles, etc. at the same time 一仆二主；同时支持两党／两派／两种对立原则等◆Government ministers are not allowed to work for private companies as nobody can serve two masters at once.
政府部长不得为私营公司工作，因为没有人能同时侍奉两主。 ORIGIN This expression comes from the Bible. 这个表达法源于《圣经》。●do/serve ˈtime (informal) be in prison 服刑；坐牢◆He had done time for robbing a bank.他因为抢劫银行而坐过牢。◆Two of the gang are serving time for murder.这个团伙中的两名成员因为谋杀罪正在服刑。 |