service
service — 動詞
1. 檢查機器、車輛或其他設備，進行必要的修理與保養，使其保持正常運作狀態
維修；保養
檢查並修理車輛或機器
檢查機器、車輛或其他設備，進行必要的修理與保養，使其保持正常運作狀態
Rohan took his car to the garage to have it serviced before the long trip.
Rohan 在長途旅行前把車開到保養廠做檢查。
have [vehicle] serviced — causative passive pattern
The factory equipment needs to be serviced twice a year to prevent breakdowns.
工廠設備每年需要保養兩次，以免發生故障。
Allison asked the technician to service her old washing machine before it stopped working.
Allison 請技師在她那台舊洗衣機壞掉之前先檢查維修。
The heating system in the office building has not been serviced since last winter.
辦公大樓的暖氣系統去年冬天以來一直沒有維修過。
Feng learned how to service his own bicycle by watching online videos.
Feng 透過看線上影片學會了自己維修腳踏車。
- neglect
to fail to give necessary care or attention
文法句型
service + object (vehicle/equipment/machine)
用法筆記
Most common with vehicles and mechanical equipment. Frequently used in passive voice ('has been serviced', 'needs to be serviced'). Also used with domestic appliances like washing machines and heating systems.
常見錯誤
2. 按期支付貸款的利息與本金，以逐步償還所欠的金額
償付
按期支付債務利息或本金
按期支付貸款的利息與本金，以逐步償還所欠的金額
The company is struggling to service its large debt from the expansion project.
這家公司難以償付擴建專案所積欠的大筆債務。
service + debt — fixed financial collocation
Darius set aside money each month to service his student loan.
Darius 每個月都會存一筆錢來償還他的學貸。
service + student loan — common in personal finance
The local government raised taxes to service the debt on the new hospital.
地方政府提高稅收來支付新醫院的債務。
If a borrower cannot service the loan, the bank may take back the property.
如果借款人無力償還貸款，銀行可能會收回房產。
- default on
to fail to make required payments on a debt
文法句型
service + a debt/loan/mortgage
用法筆記
Primarily used in financial and business contexts. The object is always the debt or loan itself, never the lender. Frequently appears with modal verbs and in conditional clauses ('cannot service', 'unable to service').
常見錯誤
3. 為客戶、顧客或組織提供專業性的工作或協助，滿足其特定需求
服務
為客戶或組織提供專業協助
為客戶、顧客或組織提供專業性的工作或協助，滿足其特定需求
Samir's IT company services over two hundred small businesses in the area.
Samir 的資訊科技公司為當地兩百多家小型企業提供服務。
service + [number] + [clients] — transitive with quantity
This law firm has been servicing corporate clients for more than thirty years.
這間律師事務所為企業客戶服務了三十多年。
has been servicing + duration — present perfect continuous
The cleaning crew services the office building every night after everyone leaves.
清潔團隊每天晚上等人離開後打掃辦公大樓。
The veterinarian agreed to service the animal shelter's pets at a reduced rate.
獸醫同意以優惠價格為動物收容所的寵物看診。
A single water pipe services all the apartments in this block.
這棟樓的所有公寓都由同一根水管供水。
文法句型
service + object (clients/area/buildings)
用法筆記
Common in business and professional settings. The subject is typically a company, organization, or utility provider. Can describe both human-provided work (cleaning, legal, IT) and infrastructure functions (pipes, cables serving buildings).
常見錯誤
4. （交通工具或路線）定期行駛於某條路線，提供乘客或貨物往返特定地點的連結
提供路線
交通或通訊系統服務某區域
（交通工具或路線）定期行駛於某條路線，提供乘客或貨物往返特定地點的連結
A new bus route now services the industrial area in the north of the city.
新開的路線提供市區北邊工業區的交通服務。
bus route + services + area — transport pattern
The high-speed train line services several small towns between Taipei and Hualien.
這條高鐵路線連結了台北與花蓮之間的幾個小鎮。
This ferry services the islands in the southern chain twice a day.
這班渡輪每天兩次停靠南方群島。
Mobile phone networks now service most villages in the mountain region.
山區大多數村落現在都有了手機網路訊號。
文法句型
[transport route] + services + [area/destination]
用法筆記
Subject is a transport or communication route (bus line, train, ferry, network). The object is the geographic area or community reached. Frequently combines with frequency expressions ('twice a day', 'every hour').
常見錯誤
service — 名詞
1. a system or organization that is funded by taxes or run as a business, offering
公共服務
政府或公司提供的公共需求系統
a system or organization that is funded by taxes or run as a business, offering something the public needs, like health care, mail delivery, or waste collection.
The local bus service runs every twenty minutes during the week.
當地的公車服務在平日每二十分鐘就有一班。
countable: a specific transport system
Many people rely on the national health service for free medical treatment.
許多人依賴國家醫療服務體系獲得免費的醫療照護。
collocation: national health service
Greta works for the fire service, helping to keep the community safe.
Greta 在消防局工作，協助維護社區安全。
The postal service now delivers packages six days a week in our town.
我們的鎮上，郵政服務現在每週六天都遞送包裹。
Hui called the ambulance service when her grandmother fell and hurt her arm.
Hui 的祖母摔倒傷了手臂時，她打電話叫了救護車服務。
文法句型
the ~
[adjective] ~
用法筆記
Often used with a preceding adjective or noun to specify the type, e.g. 'health service', 'postal service', 'fire service'.
常見錯誤
2. the state of a system, machine, or vehicle being available and working correctly
運作；使用
系統或機器正常運作的狀態
the state of a system, machine, or vehicle being available and working correctly so that people can use it.
The new train line was put into service in March this year.
新火車路線已於今年三月投入營運。
phrase: put into service
Beatrix was relieved when the water supply was back in service after the maintenance work.
Beatrix 在維修工作結束後鬆了一口氣，因為供水系統恢復正常運作了。
phrase: 'back in service' — operational state restored
That old lift has been out of service for almost two months now.
那部舊電梯已經停止運作將近兩個月了。
The water supply system has been in service for over forty years without major problems.
這個供水系統已持續運作超過四十年，沒有發生過重大問題。
Dewi's old fridge remained in service throughout the hot summer without any problems.
Dewi 那台舊冰箱在整個炎熱的夏天持續運作，沒有出現任何問題。
文法句型
in ~
out of ~
into ~
put into ~
用法筆記
Commonly used in fixed prepositional phrases: 'in service' (working), 'out of service' (not working), 'put into service' (start using).
常見錯誤
3. a place located beside a main road where drivers can stop to buy fuel, food, dri
服務區
公路旁提供加油餐飲的休息站
a place located beside a main road where drivers can stop to buy fuel, food, drinks, and use the toilets during a long trip.
We stopped at a service station on the highway to fill up with petrol.
我們在高速公路上的服務區停車加油。
collocation: service station
Zola bought a sandwich and a bottle of water at the service area near Birmingham.
Zola 在伯明罕附近的服務區買了一份三明治和一瓶水。
The motorway service station had a restaurant, a shop, and clean toilets.
這處高速公路服務區有餐廳、商店和乾淨的洗手間。
Sivan missed the last service station and drove another thirty miles on an empty tank.
Sivan 錯過了最後一個服務區，油箱見底後又開了三十英里。
Most service stations along the interstate are open twenty-four hours a day.
州際公路沿線大部分的服務區都是二十四小時營業的。
- service station
the full term for this sense
- rest stop
American English equivalent
- petrol station
only for buying fuel, not necessarily food or toilets
文法句型
a ~
the ~
用法筆記
In British English, 'service station' or 'services' (plural) is common. In American English, 'rest stop' or 'gas station' is more frequent.
常見錯誤
4. the attention and help given to customers by the staff of a shop, restaurant, ho
服務；接待
商店餐廳對顧客的接待與協助
the attention and help given to customers by the staff of a shop, restaurant, hotel, or other business, including taking orders, answering questions, and handling payments.
The restaurant offered excellent service and the waitress was very friendly.
這家餐廳服務極佳，服務生非常親切。
collocation: excellent / good / poor service
Shirin complained about the slow service at the hotel reception desk.
Shirin 抱怨飯店接待櫃檯的服務速度太慢。
A 10% service charge is added to the bill for large groups of diners.
大型團體用餐時，帳單會另外加收 10% 的服務費。
Cole emailed the company's customer service team about a missing delivery.
Cole 就一件未送達的包裹寫信給公司的客服團隊。
Good service means staff smile and help you find what you need quickly.
良好的服務意味著員工面帶微笑，並迅速協助你找到所需商品。
- customer service
more explicit; the standard term in business
- waiting
narrower; specific to restaurants and bars
- hospitality
broader; includes the overall experience, not just the act of serving
文法句型
good ~
poor ~
~ is...
provide ~
常見錯誤
5. an extra amount of money added to a bill in a restaurant or café, given to the p
服務費；小費
餐廳帳單中加收的服務人員費用
an extra amount of money added to a bill in a restaurant or café, given to the people who served the food and drinks, sometimes included automatically for large groups.
The bill already includes a 10% service charge for the waitstaff.
帳單上已經包含 10% 的服務費了。
phrase: service charge included / added
Valentina checked the receipt to see whether service was included or not.
Valentina 查看收據確認服務費是否已包含在內。
In some restaurants, the service charge goes to all staff, not just the waiter.
有些餐廳的服務費是全體員工平分，而非只給服務生。
Imran left extra money on the table even though service was already on the bill.
Imran 在桌上多留了小費，儘管帳單已含服務費。
Amira asked the waiter whether the service fee covered the tip before paying.
Amira 在結帳前問服務生服務費是否已含小費。
- tip
the everyday word; refers to money given voluntarily by the customer
- gratuity
more formal; often used on receipts and in official contexts
- service fee
slightly more general; can include charges for other services
文法句型
a ~
~ is included
add ~
用法筆記
'Service charge' is the official amount added to the bill; 'tip' is the extra money customers choose to give. In many contexts the two words are used almost interchangeably by customers.
常見錯誤
6. the duties or tasks a person carries out while working for an employer, governme
任職；服務
為組織工作的期間或貢獻
the duties or tasks a person carries out while working for an employer, government body, or institution, especially when this work is long-term or valued.
Anthony received a medal after twenty years of service with the fire department.
Anthony 在消防局服務二十年後獲頒獎章。
collocation: years of service
The company gave Greta a watch to thank her for thirty years of loyal service.
公司送給 Greta 一只手表，感謝她三十年來的忠誠服務。
Her service to the community as a school nurse was widely appreciated by local families.
她擔任學校護理師、為社區服務的事蹟受到當地家庭的廣泛讚譽。
Many civil servants spend their whole career in public service.
許多公務員的整個職業生涯都在公職服務中度過。
Hui's long service at the hospital meant she knew every corner of the building.
Hui 在醫院任職多年，熟悉大樓裡的每個角落。
- employment
neutral and broad; focuses on the fact of having a job
- work
simpler and more general; not limited to formal employment
- duty
more about responsibility and obligation than duration
- tenure
formal; often used for academic or official positions
文法句型
~ to [organization]
years of ~
length of ~
用法筆記
Frequently appears in formal contexts such as retirement speeches, award ceremonies, and CVs. Often preceded by an adjective describing the quality or duration, e.g. 'long service', 'faithful service', 'public service'.
常見錯誤
7. a business whose main product is doing a type of work or offering help for custo
服務業
提供勞務而非產品的行業
a business whose main product is doing a type of work or offering help for customers, rather than making or selling physical goods — for example, a cleaning company, a financial advice firm, or a car repair shop.
Devika started a cleaning service that now employs fifteen people in her town.
Devika 在她的小鎮創立了一間清潔服務公司，現在僱用了十五個人。
countable: a specific business type
The company provides IT services to small businesses across the region.
這家公司為整個地區的小型企業提供資訊科技服務。
collocation: provide services
Minh hired a catering service to prepare food for his wedding reception.
Minh 為了婚宴聘請了一間外燴服務公司來準備餐點。
Amani works for a delivery service that brings packages to people's doors.
Amani 在一家將包裹送到府上的遞送服務公司工作。
The local plumbing service charged a call-out fee before fixing the leaky pipe.
當地的水電服務公司在修理漏水的水管前收取了出勤費。
文法句型
[adjective] + services
offer/provide ~
~ industry
用法筆記
Commonly appears as '[type] service' or '[type] services' — both singular and plural forms are used, though plural is more frequent when referring to the industry broadly (e.g. 'financial services', 'professional services').
常見錯誤
8. a specific department or branch within a government that is given the job of man
部門；部會
政府負責特定業務的單位
a specific department or branch within a government that is given the job of managing one area of public business, such as foreign relations, tax collection, or security.
Sven joined the diplomatic service and was posted to an embassy in Southeast Asia.
Sven 加入了外交部門，被派駐到東南亞的一處大使館。
compound: 'diplomatic service'
The civil service employs thousands of people who work in government offices.
公務部門僱用了數千人在政府機關裡工作。
compound: 'civil service' — government workers
Élise passed the exam to enter the foreign service last autumn.
Élise 去年秋天通過了進入外交部的考試。
The secret service provided security for the visiting head of state during the summit.
特勤部門在峰會期間為來訪的國家元首提供維安。
Ziad spent thirty years in the tax service before retiring with a full pension.
Ziad 在稅務部門工作了三十年，然後帶著全額退休金退休。
- department
generic term for any administrative division
- bureau
common in US government; often more specific than a department
- agency
can be governmental or private, but widely used for government bodies
文法句型
the + [adjective] + service
a + service + such as
用法筆記
Often used with capitalised adjectives in names of specific departments: 'the Diplomatic Service', 'the Civil Service', 'the Secret Service'. This sense refers to the department itself, not the public system (covered by sense 1).
常見錯誤
9. the particular abilities or knowledge that a person makes available to someone w
專長；技能
個人能提供的專業能力
the particular abilities or knowledge that a person makes available to someone who needs them, often in a professional or skilled role — for instance, translating documents, giving legal advice, or teaching a subject.
Eve offered her services as a translator for the international conference.
Eve 自願在國際會議上擔任口譯，貢獻她的專長。
phrase: offer one's services as [role]
The school needed the services of a qualified music teacher for the choir programme.
這所學校需要一位合格的音樂老師來指導合唱團。
phrase: need the services of [someone]
Ava volunteered her services at the community centre every Saturday morning.
Ava 每週六上午在社區中心擔任志工，貢獻她的技能。
Yan's services as a web designer were in high demand after he won the award.
Yan 的網頁設計專長在獲獎後變得非常搶手。
Andrés offered his legal services to families who could not afford a lawyer.
Andrés 為付不起律師費的家庭提供法律服務。
- skills
focuses on ability rather than the offer of help
- expertise
more formal; implies deep knowledge in a specialised area
- assistance
broader; can be offered by anyone, not just professionals
文法句型
[possessive] + services
offer one's services
need the services of [someone]
用法筆記
Typically uses the plural 'services' and a possessive determiner or definite article. Less formal alternatives are 'help', 'skills', or simply naming the role ('Yan works as a translator').
常見錯誤
10. the amount of useful work or benefit that you obtain from a vehicle, tool, or ma
使用效益
從物品長期使用中得到的效益
the amount of useful work or benefit that you obtain from a vehicle, tool, or machine over an extended period — for example, a car that gave you ten years of reliable driving, or a pair of boots that lasted for many trips.
The old tractor gave the farmers fifty years of good service before it broke down.
那部舊拖拉機用了五十年才故障，為農民提供了長期的使用效益。
collocation: give good service
William's hiking boots are still in service after eight years of mountain walks.
William 的登山靴經過八年的山區行走後仍在使用中。
phrase: in service = being used
The new machinery was put into service on the factory floor last Tuesday morning.
新的機具已於上週二早上在工廠裡投入使用。
Kasia got excellent service from her bicycle, which she rode daily for over a decade.
Kasia 每天騎她的腳踏車超過十年，從中獲得了極佳的實用效益。
We pressed the spare generator into service when the main power supply failed.
主電源故障時，我們把備用發電機拿來使用。
- use
simpler; 'get good use out of something' means the same but sounds less formal
- performance
focuses on how well something works rather than the duration
- wear
emphasises the physical condition after being used over time
文法句型
give good ~
get ~ out of
put into ~
in ~
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (IN OPERATION): sense 2 describes whether a system is currently functional, while this sense describes how well something performs over its lifetime. 'Give good service' is a fixed expression for positive long-term performance.
常見錯誤
11. the situation of being employed as a live-in servant in someone else's house, ca
幫傭
在人家裡做僕役的工作
the situation of being employed as a live-in servant in someone else's house, carrying out tasks such as cooking, cleaning, or other household chores in exchange for a wage and often a place to live.
In Victorian times, many young women went into service in wealthy country houses.
在維多利亞時代，許多年輕女性到有錢人的莊園裡幫傭。
phrase: go into service — become a servant
Amira's great-grandmother was in service as a cook for a large family in Cairo.
Amira 的曾祖母在開羅一個大家庭裡擔任廚娘。
phrase: be in service as [role]
The manor employed over thirty people in service, including maids, gardeners, and butlers.
這座莊園僱用了三十多名僕役，包括女傭、園丁和管家。
Life in service meant long hours, strict rules, and very little personal freedom.
幫傭的生活意味著工時長、規矩嚴，而且幾乎沒有個人自由。
Sven left service to get married and opened a small bakery in the village.
Sven 離開幫傭的工作結婚去了，並在村裡開了間小麵包店。
- domestic work
modern term that avoids the historical class connotations of 'service'
- maid work
narrower, specific to cleaning and tidying tasks
- household employment
very formal and descriptive
文法句型
in ~
go into ~
be in ~
用法筆記
Now mostly found in historical contexts or fiction set in past centuries. In modern times, the equivalent terms are 'domestic worker', 'housekeeper', or 'live-in help'. The phrase 'in service' is the most common fixed expression for this sense.
常見錯誤
12. a period of time spent working as a member of a country's armed forces, either b
服役
在軍隊中工作的期間
a period of time spent working as a member of a country's armed forces, either by choice or because the law requires it, with duties such as training, guarding, and operating military equipment.
William completed his service in the navy and then studied engineering at university.
William 在海軍服役期滿後，進入大學攻讀工程。
collocation: complete one's service
All citizens in that country must perform two years of national service after school.
該國的國民在畢業後都必須服兩年兵役。
compound: 'national service' — compulsory military duty
Amani's father spent fifteen years in military service before becoming a police officer.
Amani 的父親在軍中服役十五年後轉任警察。
During his service in the army, Minh learned how to operate heavy vehicles.
Minh 在陸軍服役期間學會了操作重型車輛。
Devika received a medal for her service during the peacekeeping mission abroad.
Devika 因在海外維和任務中的表現而獲頒勳章。
- military duty
emphasises obligation rather than the period of work
- conscription
narrower; only refers to compulsory military service
- military career
implies a longer-term professional commitment rather than a fixed period
文法句型
[verb] + service
in the ~
do one's ~
national ~
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 13 (ARMED FORCES): sense 13 refers to the institution itself ('the service'), while this sense refers to the period of employment or the individual's career within the military. Also distinct from sense 14 (COMBAT SERVICE), which specifically involves active fighting.
常見錯誤
13. one of the three main military branches — the army, the navy, or the air force —
軍隊；軍種
負責保衛國家的軍事組織
one of the three main military branches — the army, the navy, or the air force — that a country relies on to defend itself from enemies
Yumi decided to join the service after graduation and trained as a navy medic.
Yumi 畢業後決定加入軍隊，受訓成為海軍醫護兵。
uncountable: 'the service' = the armed forces
The armed services have strict rules about physical fitness and conduct.
各軍種對於體能和行為都有嚴格的規定。
plural: 'the armed services' for all branches
Joaquín's father spent thirty years in the service before retiring as a colonel.
Joaquín 的父親在軍隊待了三十年，以陸軍上校的身分退伍。
Budget cuts in the service led to fewer training exercises last year.
軍隊的預算被削減，導致去年的演習次數減少。
Many countries require young adults to complete a period in the service.
許多國家要求年輕人完成一段時間的兵役。
- military
broader term, can refer to any armed forces of a country
- armed forces
more formal term that explicitly names army, navy, and air force
文法句型
the + service / the armed services
用法筆記
In this sense, 'the service' (singular) refers to all branches collectively, while 'the services' or 'the armed services' emphasises the separate branches. Sense 12 refers to being employed in the military as a job; this sense refers to the institution itself.
常見錯誤
14. the active experience of fighting in battles as a member of the military during
作戰；戰役
在戰爭中實際參與戰鬥
the active experience of fighting in battles as a member of the military during a war or armed conflict
Lakshmi was awarded a medal for her service during the peacekeeping mission.
Lakshmi 因在維和任務中的表現而獲頒勳章。
The old veteran saw service in two wars and rarely spoke about what he saw.
那位老兵經歷過兩場戰爭，但很少提起當年的事。
collocation: 'see service' = experience combat
Folake completed three years of active service along the border region.
Folake 在邊境地區完成三年的前線作戰任務。
Many soldiers suffer long-term injuries from their service in dangerous zones.
許多軍人在危險地區服役後留下了長期的傷痛。
- combat
directly refers to fighting, narrower than service
- active duty
focuses on being deployed rather than the fighting itself
文法句型
[verb] + service
see + service + [preposition]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 13 (the institution) and sense 12 (employment in the military), this sense is specifically about active participation in warfare. Often used with 'see' or 'active' to distinguish from peacetime duty.
常見錯誤
15. a formal gathering in a place of worship where people follow a fixed order of pr
禮拜；儀式
在教堂舉行的正式宗教聚會
a formal gathering in a place of worship where people follow a fixed order of prayers, readings, hymns, and a sermon led by a priest or minister
Élise attends the Sunday morning service at the church near her apartment every week.
Élise 每週日早上都去住家附近的教堂參加主日禮拜。
countable: 'a service' / 'the service'
The wedding service lasted about forty-five minutes in the old stone chapel.
那場婚禮儀式在老舊的石造小教堂裡舉行了約四十五分鐘。
Noa's grandparents never miss the evening service on Christmas Eve.
Noa 的祖父母從不錯過聖誕夜那場晚間禮拜。
A memorial service was held at the cathedral to remember the victims of the flood.
主教座堂為水災罹難者舉行了一場追思禮拜。
The church holds two services on Sunday — one in the morning and one at dusk.
那間教會週日舉行兩場禮拜——一場在早上，一場在傍晚。
文法句型
[article] + service
hold + a + service
attend + service
用法筆記
Often modified by a specific type (wedding service, funeral service, memorial service, communion service). When unmodified, it usually refers to regular weekly worship in Christian traditions.
常見錯誤
16. a stroke that sends the ball over the net to start a point in tennis, badminton,
發球
網球等運動中開始一分的動作
a stroke that sends the ball over the net to start a point in tennis, badminton, volleyball, or similar racket sports, often delivered with a specific technique
Christopher practised his service every afternoon until his arm grew tired.
Christopher 每天下午練習發球，練到手臂痠痛才停。
A good service in tennis can give the player a strong advantage from the start.
在網球比賽中，好的發球能讓選手從一開始就佔有優勢。
Yumi broke her opponent's service twice and won the set easily.
Yumi 兩度破了對手的發球局，輕鬆拿下該盤。
The umpire called a fault because Joaquín's service went outside the correct area.
主審判定 Joaquín 的發球超出有效區域，因此犯規。
Her powerful service reached over one hundred and eighty kilometres per hour.
她的強力發球時速超過一百八十公里。
- serve
more commonly used as the noun in modern sports contexts
- opening shot
descriptive term for the first hit of a rally
文法句型
[possessive] + service
win/lose + [possessive] + service
用法筆記
In tennis, 'service' and 'serve' are used interchangeably, though 'serve' is more common as the verb. The expressions 'break service' (win a game when the opponent is serving) and 'hold service' (win a game when you are serving) are specific to tennis scoring.
常見錯誤
17. a matching set of plates, bowls, cups, and other dishes designed to be used toge
餐具組
成套的盤、碗、杯子等餐桌用具
a matching set of plates, bowls, cups, and other dishes designed to be used together when serving and eating a meal
Trang received a beautiful china service as a wedding gift from her aunt.
Trang 從阿姨那裡收到一組精美的瓷器餐具作為結婚禮物。
The hotel dining room uses a silver tea service that was made in the 1920s.
飯店餐廳使用一套1920年代製作的銀製茶具。
compound: 'tea service' (set for tea)
Folake carefully washed each piece of the dinner service after the family gathering.
Folake 在家庭聚會後仔細清洗了那套餐具的每一件。
A twelve-piece service typically includes dinner plates, bowls, and side plates.
一套十二件的餐具通常包含餐盤、碗和點心盤。
The antique coffee service was displayed on a wooden shelf in the living room.
那套古董咖啡杯組被擺在客廳的木架上展示。
- set
general term for a group of matching items
- dinnerware
North American term for plates, bowls, and serving dishes together
文法句型
[adjective] + service
service + for + [number]
用法筆記
Commonly combined with the type of meal or material: 'tea service', 'coffee service', 'dinner service', 'china service', 'silver service'. The word 'service' in this sense is most often used for formal or matching sets.
常見錯誤
18. the work of examining a vehicle, machine, or piece of equipment at planned times
保養；檢修
定期檢查維修車輛或機器
the work of examining a vehicle, machine, or piece of equipment at planned times and replacing any worn parts or fluids to keep it in good working condition
Noa took her car to the garage for its annual service last Thursday morning.
Noa 上週四早上把車開去保養廠做年度檢修。
The mechanic said the washing machine needs a full service because the belt is broken.
技師說洗衣機的皮帶斷了，需要一次完整的檢修。
A regular service helps prevent expensive breakdowns on the motorway.
定期保養有助於避免在高速公路上發生昂貴的故障。
Iris checked the service record before buying the used motorcycle from its owner.
Iris 在向車主購買那台中古機車之前檢查了保養紀錄。
The company charges two hundred pounds for a basic service on small family cars.
這家公司對小型家庭房車的基本保養收費兩百英鎊。
- maintenance
broader term covering all regular care
- check-up
informal term, less technical
- overhaul
a more thorough, complete inspection and repair
文法句型
[verb] + [possessive] + service
take/need + a + service
service + due
用法筆記
A 'service' for a vehicle is more thorough than a simple oil change; it typically includes checking brakes, tyres, lights, fluids, and the engine. 'Full service' and 'interim service' describe different levels of thoroughness.
常見錯誤
service — 形容詞
1. relating to the army, navy, air force, or other military organizations, especial
軍事的
與軍隊或軍人有關的
relating to the army, navy, air force, or other military organizations, especially describing the people who work in them or the things provided for them
Amira's father wore a service uniform to the ceremony.
Amira 的父親穿著軍服參加典禮。
collocation: service uniform / service medal
The government provides housing for service families near the base.
政府為基地附近的軍人家庭提供住房。
Tuan received a service medal for his work during the rescue mission.
Tuan 因在救援任務中的表現獲得軍功勳章。
Every new service member must complete basic training before deployment.
每位現役軍人都必須在派駐前完成基本訓練。
用法筆記
Used only before a noun. Common compounds include 'service uniform', 'service medal', 'service member', 'service family', and 'service personnel'. This adjective form is distinct from the noun sense meaning 'the armed forces as an institution' (e.g. 'joined the service').
常見錯誤
2. designed or set aside for employees or workers to use when doing their jobs, rat
服務用的
供工作人員專用的
designed or set aside for employees or workers to use when doing their jobs, rather than for customers or the general public
The kitchen staff used the service elevator to bring up the food.
廚房工作人員用服務電梯把食物送上來。
collocation: service elevator
Delivery trucks must enter through the service entrance at the back.
送貨卡車必須從後面的服務入口進入。
collocation: service entrance
Élise parked the catering van in the service area behind the restaurant.
Élise 把餐飲車停在餐廳後方的服務區。
The hotel has a service corridor that connects all the guest rooms.
這家飯店有一條連接所有客房的服務走廊。
- staff-only
less formal; makes the restriction explicit where 'service' implies it indirectly
- utility
suggests practical function similar to 'service', but broader in meaning (e.g. 'utility closet')
用法筆記
Used only before a noun. The noun that follows names a part of a building or facility (elevator, entrance, corridor, area, door). This sense contrasts directly with public-facing areas of the same building. Distinguish from sense 5 (repair and maintenance): the STAFF USE sense is about access and logistics, not about fixing things.
常見錯誤
3. made to be strong enough for tough or frequent use without wearing out quickly
耐用的
設計為經久耐磨的
made to be strong enough for tough or frequent use without wearing out quickly
The campers wore service trousers made of strong cotton fabric.
露營者穿著由堅固棉布製成的耐穿長褲。
collocation: service boots / service trousers
Darius packed his service boots for the hiking trip in the mountains.
Darius 為了登山行程打包了他的耐穿靴子。
The school bought service furniture that could withstand daily use.
學校購買了能夠承受日常使用的耐用家具。
These service plates are thick enough for the cafeteria crowd.
這些耐用盤子的厚度足以應付自助餐廳的人潮。
- serviceable
more common in modern English; applies to a wider range of objects and also carries the meaning 'functional but not fancy'
- durable
the most common and general term; 'durable' describes anything that lasts a long time, while 'service' is restricted to institutional or military settings
- hard-wearing
informal British English; similar meaning but not interchangeable in fixed collocations like 'service boots'
用法筆記
Often replaced by the more common adjective 'serviceable' in modern English, though the shorter 'service' form survives in institutional and military contexts. The noun that follows is typically an item of clothing, equipment, or household object expected to take heavy use.
常見錯誤
4. relating to the part of the economy where businesses provide help, advice, care,
服務業的
提供服務而非製造產品的
relating to the part of the economy where businesses provide help, advice, care, or entertainment instead of making physical goods
The service sector now employs more people than manufacturing does.
服務業現在僱用的人數比製造業還多。
collocation: service sector / service industry
Jiwoo found a job in the service economy after graduating from college.
Jiwoo 大學畢業後在服務業經濟中找到了一份工作。
collocation: service economy
Christopher works for a service company that offers IT support.
Christopher 在一家提供 IT 支援的服務公司工作。
The local economy depends mostly on service businesses like hotels.
當地經濟主要依賴飯店等服務業。
Service industries such as banking and healthcare continue to grow.
銀行和醫療保健等服務業持續成長。
- tertiary-sector
formal economic term describing the same concept; much less common in everyday speech
- non-manufacturing
describes the same economic segment but in negative terms; less precise
用法筆記
Used only before a noun. Common in economics and business writing. The nouns that follow are typically collective categories: 'service sector', 'service industry', 'service economy', 'service business'. Distinguish from sense 5 (REPAIR): sense 4 covers a broad economic classification (banking, insurance, hospitality), while sense 5 is specifically about mechanical maintenance.
常見錯誤
5. providing the work of checking, fixing, and keeping vehicles, machines, or build
維修的
提供檢修與保養服務的
providing the work of checking, fixing, and keeping vehicles, machines, or buildings in good working condition
Rafael took his car to the service department at the garage.
Rafael 把車子開到修車廠的維修部門。
collocation: service department
The hotel's service team fixed the broken air conditioner this morning.
飯店的維修團隊今天早上修好了故障的空調。
Adina called the service center when her washing machine stopped working.
Adina 的洗衣機壞掉時，她打電話給維修中心。
A service engineer visits the factory every month to check the machines.
維修工程師每個月到工廠檢查機器。
The bus company runs its own service facility for all its vehicles.
這家公車公司擁有自己的車輛維修廠。
- maintenance
focuses on keeping equipment in good condition through regular care; 'service' can include both regular maintenance and one-time repairs
- repair
emphasises fixing something that has broken; 'service' also covers routine checks before anything breaks
用法筆記
Used only before a noun. Common in signage ('Service Department', 'Service Center'), job titles ('service engineer', 'service technician'), and company names. Distinguish from sense 2 (STAFF USE): sense 5 refers to the act of repairing and maintaining things, while sense 2 refers to parts of a building used by staff for logistics.
常見錯誤
service — 慣用語
1. the surname of Robert William Service (1874–1958), a Canadian poet best known fo
詩人瑟維斯
加拿大詩人，以育空淘金熱敘事詩聞名
the surname of Robert William Service (1874–1958), a Canadian poet best known for his lively narrative poems about the Yukon gold rush, such as 'The Cremation of Sam McGee' and 'The Shooting of Dan McGrew.'
Kwame read Robert Service's poem about Sam McGee aloud to the class.
Kwame 在課堂上大聲朗讀 Robert Service 描寫 Sam McGee 的詩作。
surname reference in literary context
The librarian set up a display of Service's Yukon poetry for the gold rush anniversary.
圖書館員為淘金熱週年紀念佈置了一區 Service 的育空詩集。
Many Canadian students first encounter Service's work in middle school English class.
許多加拿大學生在國中英文課上第一次接觸 Service 的作品。
Apinya found a copy of Service's collected poems at the second-hand bookshop.
Apinya 在二手書店找到一本 Service 詩集。
Rania compared Service's storytelling style to that of the American poet Robert Frost.
Rania 將 Service 的說故事風格與美國詩人 Robert Frost 做了比較。
用法筆記
This is a reference to the poet's surname, not a common idiom. It appears in biographical and literary contexts when discussing Canadian poetry or Yukon gold rush literature.