[正式] 用于指提供帮助、服务或招待：进行帮助他人的活动。
"They served us dinner at the restaurant. 他们在餐馆给我们提供了晚餐。"
"The soldier served his country for ten years. 士兵为国效力了十年。"
[正式] 用于指履行职务或职责：承担某个特定角色的责任。
"She serves as the committee chair. 她担任委员会主席。"
"He served as a mentor to junior employees. 他作为导师辅导年轻员工。"
[体育] 发球：在网球、排球等运动中开始比赛的一种方式。
"She served an ace to win the game. 她发了一记球直接得分赢得比赛。"
"His serve is very powerful. 他的发球非常有力。"
[法律] 送达：正式交付法律文件，尤其是传票。
"The court papers were served to the defendant. 法庭文件送达被告。"
"He was served with a subpoena. 他收到了一张传票。"
[正式] 提供食物或饮料：在某一环境中递送茶点或饭菜。
"We serve breakfast from 7 to 10 am. 我们早餐供应时间从早上7点到10点。"
"Tea is served in the lounge. 休息室提供茶水。"