1. His faitureserves to show that he had not got well prepared for the exam. 他考试不及格表明他对考试准备不足。
2. Not both of them serve the purpose. 并非两者都适合于这个用途。
3. You cannot serve both God and Money. 你们不能服事神，又服事金钱。
英英解释
n.
1. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
2. serve a purpose, role, or function
3. do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
4. contribute or conduce to
5. be used by; as of a utility
6. help to some food; help with food or drink
7. provide (usually but not necessarily food)
8. devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
9. promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
10. spend time in prison or in a labor camp
11. work for or be a servant to
12. deliver a warrant or summons to someone
13. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
14. do military service
15. mate with
16. put the ball into play
