serviced
serviced — verb
- servicedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- serviceds3rd person singular
- serviceding-ing form
- servicededpast simple
1. to check a vehicle, machine, or piece of equipment and do whatever work is neede
to check a vehicle, machine, or piece of equipment and do whatever work is needed to keep it working correctly and safely
Linh takes the family car to the garage each spring to have it serviced.
have + object + serviced (causative construction)
Wei serviced his bicycle chain after it started making a strange noise.
The office printers are serviced every three months by a trained technician.
Rohan learned how to service a lawnmower during his summer job on a farm.
Gabriel will service the generator next week before the rainy season begins.
- neglect
to fail to service or care for something
文法句型
service + noun phrase (vehicle/machine/equipment)
用法筆記
The object is typically a vehicle (car, bicycle, truck), a machine (printer, generator, lawnmower), or other equipment. The causative construction 'have/get something serviced' is very common.
常見錯誤
2. to make regular payments of interest and other agreed costs on a debt, loan, bon
to make regular payments of interest and other agreed costs on a debt, loan, bond, or mortgage, as required by the contract
The company struggled to service its debts after sales fell sharply that year.
service + debt (common financial collocation)
Governments must service their national debt by paying interest to bondholders each year.
When interest rates rose, the family found it harder to service their mortgage.
The bank agreed to restructure the loan so the business could service it more easily.
Countries that cannot service their debts may need help from international organisations.
- repay
broader meaning — includes paying back both interest and the original amount borrowed
- default on
to fail to make the required payments on a debt
文法句型
service + noun phrase (debt/loan/mortgage/bond)
用法筆記
Used mainly in financial and business contexts. The subject is usually a company, government, or other organisation. A passive construction ('the debt was serviced') is common in financial reports.
常見錯誤
3. (of a male animal) to have sex with a female animal for the purpose of producing
(of a male animal) to have sex with a female animal for the purpose of producing young, especially in a farming or breeding situation
The farmer brought his prize bull to service several cows on the neighbouring farm.
service + female animal (breeding term)
Last spring, the farmer's stallion serviced more than thirty mares on nearby farms.
A healthy ram can service up to forty ewes during the breeding period each year.
The veterinarian recommended letting the male rabbit service the females in the hutch naturally.
文法句型
service + noun phrase (female animal)
用法筆記
A technical term used mainly in farming, animal breeding, and veterinary contexts. It is not used to describe human sexual activity.
serviced — noun
1. Something helpful that you do for another person or group.
Something helpful that you do for another person or group.
Tendai did his grandmother a service by driving her to the doctor every week.
pattern: do someone a service
The local library offers a free homework help service for children every afternoon.
Tomás offered his services as a volunteer at the community garden on weekends.
When a tree fell across the road, a neighbour did everyone a service by clearing it.
- help
less formal, more general; not used in fixed expressions like 'at your service'
- assistance
more formal than service in this sense
- favour
a specific helpful act done for someone personally
- disservice
a harmful act that makes things worse
文法句型
do someone a service
offer one's services
be of service
用法筆記
The noun form used in all senses below is 'service' (not 'serviced'). 'Serviced' is only used as a verb (past tense/participle) and as an adjective. This entry groups the noun senses of the related word 'service' for reference.
2. Work that a person does for an employer, a customer, or the public, especially i
Work that a person does for an employer, a customer, or the public, especially in a job that involves helping or serving others.
Haruto found work in the hotel's food service department after finishing school.
collocation: food service / customer service
The waiter's service at the restaurant was so good that Tara left a big tip.
After twenty years of service with the same company, Nadia received a gold watch.
Andrés took a job in customer service at a busy electronics store.
- employment
more formal, focuses on the job relationship rather than the act of serving
- labor
emphasises physical effort, less common in customer-facing contexts
- work
general term, less specific to serving others
文法句型
in service
of service
service in/at [place]
用法筆記
Often used in compounds such as food service, customer service, or military service to describe a specific area of work.
常見錯誤
3. A formal gathering for prayer, worship, and religious readings, especially in a
A formal gathering for prayer, worship, and religious readings, especially in a Christian church.
The Patel family attends Sunday service at the church on Maple Street every week.
collocation: attend / go to service
Mayumi's wedding service took place in a small chapel by the lake in autumn.
The evening service included prayers and songs led by the local church choir.
Jack's grandfather went to the memorial service for his old friend from the army.
文法句型
hold a service
attend a service
go to service
用法筆記
Often paired with a time or type of gathering: morning service, evening service, funeral service, memorial service. Less commonly used for non-Christian worship, though 'prayer service' has broader use.
4. A company, government department, or system that provides something useful to th
A company, government department, or system that provides something useful to the public, such as transport, mail, or healthcare.
The city's bus service was cancelled during the heavy snowstorm last January.
collocation: bus service / train service / postal service
Yumi called the phone service company to report a problem with her home internet connection.
Faisal works for the postal service, delivering letters and parcels to houses across town.
The local health service offers free check-ups for all children under the age of five.
文法句型
[noun] service
[adj] service
用法筆記
Often appears as the second part of a compound noun: bus service, train service, postal service, health service, fire service. The service may be public (government-run) or private.
常見錯誤
5. The work of checking, fixing, and keeping a vehicle, machine, or piece of equipm
The work of checking, fixing, and keeping a vehicle, machine, or piece of equipment in good working order.
Christopher took his car for a regular service and an oil change last week.
pattern: take [vehicle] for a service
The washing machine needs a service because it has started making a strange noise.
Jessica's bicycle had a full service before the long summer cycling trip through the mountains.
The elevator in the office building is due for a service next Tuesday morning.
- maintenance
broader term covering all regular upkeep, not just repair
- repair
fixing something that is broken; service includes both checking and fixing
- check-up
informal term, used for vehicles and health alike
文法句型
have/get a service
due for a service
send for service
用法筆記
Countable when referring to a specific instance ('the car needs a service'), uncountable when referring to the activity in general ('the machine is in for service').
常見錯誤
6. A matching set of plates, cups, bowls, and other items used for serving and eati
A matching set of plates, cups, bowls, and other items used for serving and eating a meal.
Soraya set out her grandmother's silver tea service for the holiday dinner with family.
collocation: tea service / coffee service
The wedding gift was a beautiful china dinner service with twelve complete place settings.
collocation: dinner service
Aarav found an antique coffee service at the weekend market for a very reasonable price.
The hotel dining room uses a simple white dinner service for all its guests.
文法句型
[adj] service
[material] service
用法筆記
This sense is less common in everyday language. More frequent in British English than American English. The specific type is usually named: tea service, dinner service, coffee service.
7. A country's armed forces, such as its army, navy, or air force, considered as a
A country's armed forces, such as its army, navy, or air force, considered as a branch that people can join as a career or through conscription.
Andrew chose to join the navy because he wanted to travel the world.
join + military branch
Both of Paloma's sons are currently serving in the armed services.
plural: the services / armed services
The air force offers training programs for young people who want to become pilots.
Yuki decided to volunteer for military service after finishing college.
Lucía's father spent thirty years in the army before retiring last spring.
- military
broader term referring to the armed forces as a whole; 'service' tends to focus on a specific branch
- armed forces
formal collective term covering all branches; most commonly used in official contexts
文法句型
the + noun
noun (often plural: the services)
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'the services' to refer to all branches of the military collectively. 'In service' or 'on active service' describes the period someone is serving in the armed forces.
常見錯誤
8. The official delivery of a court document, such as a summons or writ, to inform
The official delivery of a court document, such as a summons or writ, to inform someone that they are involved in a legal case.
The court ordered service of the summons to happen within fourteen days.
service of [legal document]
Ife received service of the lawsuit papers at her office yesterday morning.
receive service of [document]
A process server was responsible for delivering service of the eviction notice.
Without proper service, the judge cannot legally begin hearing the case.
The lawyer checked that service of the divorce papers was completed correctly.
- delivery
more general term; 'service' is the specific legal term for official notification
文法句型
service of [document]
service of process
用法筆記
This is a technical legal term. 'Service of process' is the formal phrase that covers all types of legal notification. The person who delivers the documents is called a 'process server'.
常見錯誤
9. The action of hitting the ball or shuttlecock to start a point in sports such as
The action of hitting the ball or shuttlecock to start a point in sports such as tennis, volleyball, and badminton.
Talia's fast service was too quick for her opponent to reach and return.
fast service — speed as a quality
The tennis player practiced her service for an hour every day before the match.
practice + service — typical collocation
Roya won the final game with an ace on her very first service attempt.
In volleyball, a good service must clear the net and land inside the court.
A strong badminton service places the shuttlecock low and close to the net.
- serve
informal alternative to 'service' as a noun; very common in spoken sports commentary
- return
the shot that follows and attempts to respond to a service
文法句型
possessive + service
adjective + service (fast/good/powerful/first/second)
用法筆記
In tennis scoring, a player gets two attempts at service per point — called 'first service' and 'second service'. If both fail, it is called a 'double fault.'
常見錯誤
10. When a male animal mates with a female, especially in a situation organised by a
When a male animal mates with a female, especially in a situation organised by a breeder who wants the animals to produce young.
The farmer arranged service of the mare by a prize-winning stallion.
service of [female] by [male]
Luca's breeding farm keeps careful records of each service for quality control.
record of each service — breeder record-keeping
The stud fee covers the cost of one service by the champion racing horse.
After successful service, the cow was expected to give birth in early autumn.
The veterinarian was present to supervise service and check for any problems.
文法句型
service of [female animal] by [male animal]
用法筆記
This sense is specific to animal breeding and is almost always used in formal or technical contexts. In everyday language about animals, 'mating' or 'breeding' is far more common.
常見錯誤
serviced — adjective
- servicedpositive
- more servicedcomparative
- most servicedsuperlative
1. A serviced apartment, office, or similar space is rented and comes with furnitur
A serviced apartment, office, or similar space is rented and comes with furniture, equipment, and extra services such as cleaning, reception, or maintenance included in the rental agreement.
Mei-Lin booked a serviced apartment in Singapore for her three-week work trip.
collocation: serviced apartment
The serviced office on Orchard Road comes with a receptionist and fast internet.
collocation: serviced office
A serviced suite costs more but gives you a kitchen and a washing machine.
Arjun and Deepa rented a serviced apartment while their own house was being repaired.
- fully furnished
overlaps in meaning but does not guarantee cleaning or reception services
- all-inclusive
broader; usually refers to holiday resorts where everything is included
- unfurnished
describes a rented space with no furniture at all
- self-catering
common in British English; you look after yourself with no extra services
文法句型
serviced + noun (apartment, office, suite)
用法筆記
This sense always appears before a noun — you cannot say The apartment is serviced without a different meaning (the verb sense, meaning someone cleans or maintains it). Distinguish from the verb sense: a serviced apartment gets all services as part of the rent, not just occasional cleaning.