n.

1. 服务；效劳；帮助[U][P1]
   He died in the service of his country.

   他为国捐躯。

2. 招待，服侍；服务态度[U]
   That hotel is noted for its fine service.

   那家旅馆以服务优良著称。

3. 公共设施；公用事业[C][U]
   There is a good bus service into the city.

   往市内的公共汽车十分方便。

4. 服务业[P1]
5. 军种；服役；勤务[P1][U]
6. 宗教仪式；礼拜式[C]
7. 行政部门[S1]
8. 售后服务；维修，保养[C][U]
   In a way good service sells our products.

   良好的售后服务在某种程度上促进了我们产品的销售。

9. 发球；发球方式[C]
10. 整套餐具[C]
11. 【律】（传票等的）送达[U]
12. 帮佣[U]

vt.

1. 为……服务
2. 检修，维修，保养
   We have the machines serviced regularly.

   我们请人定期维修机器。

3. 支付（债务的）利息

n.

1. the action or process of serving.
   ▸an act of assistance.
   ▸a period of employment with a company or organization:

   he retired after 40 years' service.
   ▸ (often in phrs in or out of service) use for a particular purpose.
   ▸ (often in phr. in service) employment as a servant.
2. a system supplying a public need such as transport, or utilities such as electricity and water.
   ▸a public department or organization run by the state:

   the probation service.
   ▸ (the services) the armed forces.
   ▸ (services) Brit. a motorway service area.
3. a ceremony of religious worship according to a prescribed form.
4. a set of matching crockery used for serving a particular meal.
5. (in tennis, badminton, etc.) a serve.
6. a periodic routine inspection and maintenance of a vehicle or other machine.

v.

1. perform routine maintenance or repair work on (a vehicle or machine).
   ▸provide a service or services for.
2. pay interest on (a debt).
3. (of a male animal) mate with (a female animal).