1. to perform maintenance or repair work on a machine or vehicle
對（機器或車輛）進行維護或修理
I need to service my car before the long trip.
在長途旅行前，我需要保養我的車。
The technician will service the air conditioner next week.
技術人員下週會來維修空調。
Service Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
service
verb
快速理解
What does "Service" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Service"?
「service」作動詞時，主要指提供維修保養或滿足需求。
- 1
維修保養
EN: to repair or maintain a vehicle or machine
翻譯: 對車輛或機器進行修理或保養
- 2
提供服務
EN: to provide a service or something needed
翻譯: 提供服務或所需之物
- 3
支付利息
EN: to make interest payments on a debt
翻譯: 支付債務的利息
小提醒：注意「service」作動詞時，常與具體的設備（如車子、空調）或抽象的債務搭配，與名詞的廣泛用法（如 customer service）不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Service" in English）
How to pronounce "Service" in English?"Service" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Service"?How does "Service" change by context?
2. to provide a service to people or organizations
為（人或組織）提供服務
The company services clients all over the world.
這家公司為世界各地的客戶提供服務。
Our department services the needs of the local community.
我們的部門服務當地社區的需求。
3. to pay interest on a debt
支付（債務）的利息
The government is struggling to service its national debt.
政府正艱難地支付其國債的利息。
The loan is so large that the company can barely service it.
這筆貸款數額巨大，公司幾乎無法支付其利息。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Service"?How to make natural sentences with "Service"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| service + object | 為…提供服務/維修 | The mechanic will service the car tomorrow. (技師明天會維修這輛車。) |
| service + object + with + noun | 用…為…提供服務 | They serviced the aircraft with the new equipment. (他們用新設備為飛機提供服務。) |
| be serviced | 被維修/保養 | The air conditioner needs to be serviced. (這台空調需要保養了。) |
| service + a need / demand | 滿足需求 | The new policy aims to service the growing demand for childcare. (新政策旨在滿足日益增長的托兒需求。) |
| service + a debt / loan | 支付債務/貸款的利息 | The company is struggling to service its massive debt. (該公司正艱難地支付其巨額債務的利息。) |
用法說明
How is "Service" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Service"?
service (sth) vs service with (sth)
- service (sth) 通常指對某物（如機器、設備、車輛）進行例行性的維護、保養或修理。
- service with (sth) 則較為少見，可能出現在特定語境，意指「用某物提供服務」或「伴隨某物進行服務」，例如在餐飲或正式場合中。
- 在大多數與機械、設備相關的語境中，直接使用 service + 受詞 是最自然且常見的用法。
對比範例： EN: The technician will service the air conditioner next week. 翻譯: 技術員下週會來保養這台冷氣。
EN:The flight attendant serviced the first-class cabin with champagne and gourmet meals.
翻譯:空服員以香檳和美食服務頭等艙。
總結建議
在表示「維護、保養」物品時，應使用及物動詞結構「service + 受詞」，避免不必要的介系詞。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Service" and similar words?How to choose "Service" vs alternatives?
service vs serve
「service」通常指提供專業或系統性的服務（如維修、保養），而「serve」則更廣泛地指提供幫助、招待或履行職責。
service vs maintain
「service」強調執行具體的檢查、保養或修理動作，而「maintain」則側重於持續的維護以保持良好狀態。
service vs repair
「service」通常是預防性的定期保養，而「repair」則是在東西損壞後進行的修理。
口語用法
How is "Service" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Service"?
引述
在轉述他人的要求或指令時，常用 "service" 來簡潔表達。 EN: He said, "Just service the printer and get it back online." 翻譯: 他說：「把印表機維修一下，讓它恢復運作就好。」
EN:My boss keeps telling me to "service the client's account first."
翻譯:我老闆一直告訴我要「優先處理那位客戶的帳戶」。
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會重複或加重 "service" 的語氣，以表達不耐煩或強調必要性。 EN: I have to service, service, service these machines all day long. 翻譯: 我整天就得維修、維修、維修這些機器。
EN:You don't just install it, you have to properly service it.
翻譯:你不只是安裝它，你還得好好地保養它。
停頓填充
在思考如何表達時，可能會用 "service" 相關的短語作為填充詞，帶出後續的具體說明。 EN: What we need to do is... service the vehicle, and then check the tires. 翻譯: 我們需要做的是… 保養這輛車，然後檢查輪胎。
EN:So the plan is to, you know, service the equipment before the big event.
翻譯:所以計劃是，你知道的，在那個大型活動前把設備維護好。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免上述口語用法，建議使用更精確、完整的表達，例如 "perform maintenance on"、"attend to" 或 "provide service for"，以保持文章的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Service"?What fixed phrases with "Service" should I remember?
service a machine
service + [noun]
對機器進行維修保養
service a car
service + [noun]
保養汽車
service an area
service + [noun]
為某個區域提供服務
service a loan
service + [noun]
支付貸款利息、償還貸款
service a customer
service + [noun]
為顧客提供服務
service the needs
service + the + needs/requirements
滿足需求
service an account
service + [noun]
管理帳戶、為帳戶提供服務
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Service"?Which "Service" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will service the customer.
✓I will serve the customer.
當指「為某人提供服務」時，應使用動詞 "serve"。"Service" 作動詞時通常指「維護、檢修機器或設備」，或用於特定領域如「為車輛做保養」。
×The company services.
✓The company services its clients.
動詞 "service" 是及物動詞，後面必須接賓語（通常是機器、設備、帳戶或特定對象），說明服務的對象是什麼。
×He services the community by volunteering.
✓He serves the community by volunteering.
指「為人群、社區、國家等提供幫助或貢獻」時，應使用 "serve"。"Service" 作動詞較不用於描述對「人」的抽象服務，而多用於具體的技術維護或商業服務項目。
×My computer needs to service.
✓My computer needs to be serviced.
表達「某物需要被檢修/保養」時，應使用被動語態 "be serviced"，因為電腦是「被」服務的對象。
×He serviced the machine yesterday.
✓He serviced the machine yesterday.
此處例句本身正確，但學習者常誤以為 "service" 的過去式為 "serviced" 是不規則變化。實際上 "service" 是規則動詞，過去式與過去分詞均為 "serviced"，發音為 /ˈsɝː.vɪst/。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Service"?What are tense/participle forms of "Service"?
services(3rd_singular)servicing(present_participle)serviced(past)serviced(past_participle)