"serve a purpose" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 有用
• 起作用

Definition

如果某物“serve a purpose”，它是有用的，或能达到所需的作用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于评价物品、行为或计划有无实用价值。“doesn’t serve a purpose”意为“没有用”。语气稍正式，但日常生活也用。

Examples

Even simple tools can serve a purpose.

即使简单的工具也能**有用**。

These instructions no longer serve a purpose; nobody uses them.

这些说明已经**没用了**，没人再用。

This old chair still serves a purpose in the garage.

这把旧椅子在车库里还是**有用**的。

Every rule should serve a purpose.

每条规则都应该**起作用**。

I’m not sure if this feature really serves a purpose or just makes things complicated.

我不确定这个功能到底**有用**，还是只是让事情更复杂。

It’s not pretty, but it serves its purpose.

它不好看，但**起作用**。