"serve as" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 充当
• 用作

Definition

指充当某种角色或被用作特定用途。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多见于口语和书面语，指代临时或长期担任某角色或功能。不要与单独的'serve'混淆（指服务）。

Examples

This room serves as my office.

这个房间**充当**我的办公室。

Bread can serve as a quick breakfast.

面包可以**充当**快捷早餐。

The old church now serves as a museum.

这座老教堂现在**用作**博物馆。

She often serves as a translator during meetings.

她经常在会议中**充当**翻译。

Ice can serve as a substitute for cold packs.

冰可以**用作**冷敷包的替代品。

My phone sometimes serves as a flashlight when there's no power.

没电时，我的手机有时会**充当**手电筒。