| 词组 | serve out |
| 释义 | Phr V serve out serves, serving, served serve out sth to continue doing something until the end of a fixed period of time, especially spending time in prisonShe served out almost all of the 13-year sentence.He served out his apprenticeship before moving to a different firm. serve out sth or serve sth out British & Australian to put food on plates and in dishes for people to eatCan you carve the meat while I serve out the vegetables? serve out (something)To complete the required amount of time for some service. The senator announced that he would not be seeking reelection, but that he would serve out the rest of his time in office. Because of good behavior, the inmate was allowed to serve out the rest of her prison sentence in minimum security. serve something outto carry out one's duty or responsibility for the whole time, all the way to the end. She was unable to serve her term out. The convict served out his sentence in solitary confinement. serve outv. To complete some period of service: The criminal served out his sentence in a minimum security prison. After she serves out her term as governor, she will probably run for the Senate. |
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