| 释义 |
serv·er
I. \ˈsərvər, ˈsə̄və(r, ˈsəivə(r\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from serven to serve + -er
1.
a. : one that brings food and drink to persons at table
b. : one that dishes up food (as in a cafeteria)
2. : the player who puts the ball in play in any of various net or court games (as tennis)
3. : one that assists the celebrant in the Mass, Divine Liturgy, or Holy Communion : acolyte
4. : something used in serving: as
a. : any of various articles of furniture (as a buffet or a wheeled table) from which food may be served : credenza, sideboard, tea wagon
b. : a tea or coffee service usually consisting of pot, sugar bowl, cream pitcher, and tray
c. : a tray, salver, or covered plate used as a serving utensil
d. : any of various special-purpose implements (as salad tongs or a pie lifter) used to serve a particular food
e. : an insulated often decorative vessel for keeping foods hot or cold until served
II. noun
: a computer in a network that is used to provide services (as access to files, shared peripherals, or the routing of e-mail) to other computers in the network |