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[] to provide an area or a group of people with a product or service （向某地区或群体）提供产品（或服务） ◆ These firms serve local markets. 这些企业供应本地市场。 ◆ The town is well served with buses and major road links. 这个小镇有众多公交线路，通往主干公路也很方便。
[] to deal with people, especially customers, and give them what they need （向顾客）提供服务 ◆ We are looking for ways to serve our customers better and faster. 我们正在寻求更好更快地向顾客提供服务的途径。 ◆ The website will focus on serving the needs of small business customers.这个网站将着力於满足小企业顾客的需要。
[] to give sb food or drink, for example at a restaurant 端上，摆出（食物或饮料） ◆ Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m. 上午 7 时至 10 时供应早餐。
[] ( ) to help a customer or sell them sth in a shop/store 接待；侍候；招待 ◆ Are you being served? 有人接待您吗？ ◆ There was only one person serving behind the counter. 柜枱後面只有一个人负责接待。
[] to spend a period of time in a particular job, especially a senior one, or training for a job 供职；实习 ◆ She served a one-year apprenticeship. 她当了一年见习生。 ◆ He has served as chairman since 2004.他自 2004 年以来一直担任董事长一职。
( ) [] to give sb an official document or instruction, especially one that orders them to appear in court 把…送达；送交 ◆ to serve a writ/summons on sb 把令状／传票送达某人 ◆ to serve sb with a writ/summons/notice 向某人送达令状／传票／通知
