serve as — to function as; to act in the capacity of; to be used for a particular purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to function as; to act in the capacity of; to be used for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɜːrv æz/
Korean meaning: ~로서 역할하다, ~로 기능하다, ~의 용도로 쓰이다
Korean pronunciation: **서**브 **애**즈
Example Sentences
- My cat serves as my personal alarm clock every morning at 5 AM.
- This broken umbrella serves as a perfect spider catcher.
- Her experience serves as valuable guidance for new employees.
serve as
NOUN//sɜːrv æz//
to function as; to act in the capacity of; to be used for a particular purpose
to function as; to act in the capacity of; to be used for a particular purpose
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Origin
serve는 라틴어 'servire'(봉사하다)에서 유래되었고, as는 고대 영어 'ealswā'(마찬가지로)에서 발전했습니다. 두 단어가 결합되어 '~로서 봉사하다'는 의미가 되었죠.
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“My cat serves as my personal alarm clock every morning at 5 AM.”
“This broken umbrella serves as a perfect spider catcher.”
“Her experience serves as valuable guidance for new employees.”
“This app serves as a translator when I travel abroad.”
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