Plasmatron is a transformer in which plasma serves as a secondary coil.

该等离子体发生器是一种以等离子体作为二次线圈的变压器。

The incident has sadly only served to highlight the differences within the party.

令人痛心的是，这一事件仅仅凸显了政党内部存在的种种分歧。

This language serves to disguise and obscure.

这话是用来文过饰非的。

All the guests were graciously served at the party.

宴会上所有客人都受到殷勤款待。

A single pipeline serves all the houses with water.

一条单管路给所有的房子供水。

When teleview, due and downy reflex serves as basic illume.

收看电视时，应有柔和的反射光作为基本的照明。

This development serves as an opportunity for the literati here.

这些发展是文坛的机遇。

That is the third ace that he has served this match.

那是他在这场比赛中的第3次发球得分。

It also serves and a rust protection coating on steel and other oxidizable metals.

也可用于钢铁和其他易氧化金属表面作为防锈涂料。

What earthly purpose can it serve?

这究竟有什么用处呢?

Now the examination score serves as the only criterion for a student's academic performance.

现在考试分数是衡量学生学业成绩的唯一标准。

This object serves no visible purpose.

这东西看不出有什么用处。

First comers will be served first.

先到先招待。

It was 1997, if memory serves.

如果我没记错的话，那是在1997年。

This restaurant serves very mingy portions.

这家餐厅的饮食分量很少。

Delicatessen usually require little preparation for serving.

熟食一般不需另加烹调便可食用。

This episode may serve as a paradigm.

这一插曲可以充作典型例子。

It seems to serve no visible use.

这东西看不出有明显的用途。

Peter served them generous portions of soup.

彼得给他们端上了分量很足的汤。

I was served by a sullen-faced youth.

一个闷闷不乐的年轻人接待了我。