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serve

/sɝv/

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variant 1: served
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variant 3: serves

1 · verb

provide (usually but not necessarily food)

上菜

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The chef carefully wiped the rim of the plate before serving the dish.
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厨师在上菜前仔细擦净盘子的边缘。
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