Definition of serviceable in English:

serviceable

adjectiveˈsəːvɪsəb(ə)lˈsərvəsəb(ə)l

1Fulfilling its function adequately; usable.
可用的
an ageing but still serviceable water supply system
一个老化的却仍然可用的供水系统。
Example sentencesExamples
- And I must say she's been a very serviceable vehicle.
- As a description of a function in an organism the word is perfectly serviceable.
- He calls ‘functionalism’ a serviceable concept, and notes that he, like all other anthropologists, use it and its theories.
- Nestled below the half-bottle of Champagne and assorted supermarket delicacies, was a serviceable souvenir rain poncho.
- His kitchen is small but perfectly serviceable, especially for a doctor who tends to order room service or eat in restaurants.
- If you have that much money to spend on a pair of shoes then spend £115 on a perfectly serviceable pair of reasonable quality shoes and give £500 to charity.
- Once you could buy a decent suit and a serviceable pair of shoes here.
- The old Royal High School has a serviceable chamber for debate and office space across the road at the St Andrew's House complex, with more space available if the site opposite where the Crown Office once stood was developed.
- The serviceable track undulates and crosses many gullies, the trees are thinned, you can see out north over pretty fields, tightly bound by the curving wooded escarpment.
- The Arts Parkade turns out to be a serviceable venue for Greek tragedy, with an upper ramp allowing for a two-tiered set and all that cold concrete creating an eerie echo.
- In those days there was usually a second hand clothes dealer somewhere in the district so Cockler was never short of a serviceable warm jacket and coat.
- You get a private room - simple but serviceable - with a small changing area, a fresh-water shower and your jet-enhanced tub.
- Is there a serviceable record store closer than Pittsburgh?
- The clothes he had donned that morning were old, but serviceable.
- I'm sure there's some perfectly serviceable legislation already in place that would force him to turn down the megaphone if it exceeds a certain decibel level.
- He saw the behaviour and language associated with such ideas as serviceable functions, highly developed in humans, but having roots in the behaviour of pre-human animals.
- Following that is an adapted version of the rules, which seem perfectly serviceable to my eye.
- And that makes it more than serviceable for the normal run of fanatical ideologues, confirmed partisans and weak-minded bumpkins to make use of endlessly.
- But whether they're serviceable or not is debatable.
- This assesses things like whether a person has a decent coat, two serviceable pairs of shoes and the ability to afford meat, chicken or fish for dinner at least every second day.
- The DBI is actually a continuing art project that functions as a satirical yet serviceable institution (of the anti-institutional variety).
Synonyms
in working order, working, functioning, functional, operational, operative
usable, workable, viable, useful, of use
1. 1.1 In working order.
  准备就绪的；可投入使用的
  only twelve aircraft were fully serviceable this morning
  今天早晨只有12架飞机可以完全投入使用。
  Example sentencesExamples
  This vital work will ensure that the car park remains serviceable and safe for users in the future years to come.
  In order that the united network should remain serviceable in combat operations under such conditions, there should be a flexible and efficient system to control the composite network.
  ‘It is important to check oil levels, the coolant levels and the hydraulic fuel regularly and to make sure the spare wheel is serviceable,’ Mr Faughnan added.
  ‘They were both responsible for making the aircraft serviceable, and were highly-skilled and professional men,’ he said.
  ‘The maintainers who keep the aircraft serviceable have learnt lessons there, to improve system knowledge to shorten servicing times,’ he said.
  A number of operation modes can be used if equipment is not serviceable.
  A technical team from BA reported in June that the capital's airport was serviceable despite damage sustained during the recent conflict but some doubt still hovers over the reopening.
  Rail watchdogs blamed the overcrowding on a combination of train operator One's unpopular new timetable and shortage of serviceable rolling stock.
  Together, these functions will ensure that only serviceable munitions go to the front lines, thus keeping soldiers supplied and the logistics footprint minimized.
  Sam Barker said his father and other personnel were ordered to evacuate, but there were only four serviceable aircraft.
  Under normal operational conditions, a serviceable object becomes unserviceable by reason of malfunction.
2Functional and durable rather than attractive.
耐用的
sturdy, serviceable laced-up shoes
Example sentencesExamples
- She glanced at her watch - a plain, serviceable black Swatch she had received last Christmas from her uncle.
- However, most of the time it is perfectly serviceable and it is attracting many business users as well as technically savvy and cost-conscious students.
- The dinghies on our lake were serviceable, not showy: hand-me-downs with dented motors and countless coats of varnish.
- She had serviceable furniture, a few photos and two paintings on the wall.
- They made tools, ploughshares, chariots, chain armour, and many more strong and serviceable implements.
Synonyms
functional, utilitarian, sensible, practical, non-decorative, plain, unadorned
hard-wearing, durable, lasting, long-lasting, tough, strong, robust, wear-resistant

Derivatives

serviceability

nounsəːvɪsəˈbɪlɪtiˌsərvəsəˈbɪlədi

The design focus and primary application is telecommunications systems needing extreme reliability, availability and serviceability.
Example sentencesExamples
- At least two lanes are expected to be open soon, however, major construction will be required to return the highway to full serviceability.
- He called for the return of academia to its roots, which include the concepts of serviceability, practicality, and reality.
- The new release will offer tremendous reliability and serviceability.
- Extinguishers should be inspected periodically for serviceability.

serviceably

adverbˈsəːvɪsəbliˈsərvəsəbli

The musical score by Carl Davis is lyrical yet understated, an effective accompaniment, and it is rendered serviceably by the mono audio track.
Example sentencesExamples
- Peter O'Donohue and Aaron Kopp aided serviceably in the team effort.
- She was dressed serviceably in a grey dress, her hair was pinned up in a neat bun, and she was wearing glasses.
- Joy's own vocals are serviceably emphatic.
- As far as technical details well, there's nothing wrong with the picture or sound quality; both are serviceably decent.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense 'willing to be of service'): from Old French servisable, from servise (see service).

Definition of serviceable in US English:

serviceable

adjectiveˈsərvəsəb(ə)lˈsərvəsəb(ə)l

1Fulfilling its function adequately; usable.
可用的
an aging but still serviceable water supply system
一个老化的却仍然可用的供水系统。
Example sentencesExamples
- The old Royal High School has a serviceable chamber for debate and office space across the road at the St Andrew's House complex, with more space available if the site opposite where the Crown Office once stood was developed.
- But whether they're serviceable or not is debatable.
- Following that is an adapted version of the rules, which seem perfectly serviceable to my eye.
- The DBI is actually a continuing art project that functions as a satirical yet serviceable institution (of the anti-institutional variety).
- The clothes he had donned that morning were old, but serviceable.
- Is there a serviceable record store closer than Pittsburgh?
- Once you could buy a decent suit and a serviceable pair of shoes here.
- This assesses things like whether a person has a decent coat, two serviceable pairs of shoes and the ability to afford meat, chicken or fish for dinner at least every second day.
- As a description of a function in an organism the word is perfectly serviceable.
- And I must say she's been a very serviceable vehicle.
- I'm sure there's some perfectly serviceable legislation already in place that would force him to turn down the megaphone if it exceeds a certain decibel level.
- His kitchen is small but perfectly serviceable, especially for a doctor who tends to order room service or eat in restaurants.
- And that makes it more than serviceable for the normal run of fanatical ideologues, confirmed partisans and weak-minded bumpkins to make use of endlessly.
- He calls ‘functionalism’ a serviceable concept, and notes that he, like all other anthropologists, use it and its theories.
- The Arts Parkade turns out to be a serviceable venue for Greek tragedy, with an upper ramp allowing for a two-tiered set and all that cold concrete creating an eerie echo.
- You get a private room - simple but serviceable - with a small changing area, a fresh-water shower and your jet-enhanced tub.
- In those days there was usually a second hand clothes dealer somewhere in the district so Cockler was never short of a serviceable warm jacket and coat.
- The serviceable track undulates and crosses many gullies, the trees are thinned, you can see out north over pretty fields, tightly bound by the curving wooded escarpment.
- If you have that much money to spend on a pair of shoes then spend £115 on a perfectly serviceable pair of reasonable quality shoes and give £500 to charity.
- He saw the behaviour and language associated with such ideas as serviceable functions, highly developed in humans, but having roots in the behaviour of pre-human animals.
- Nestled below the half-bottle of Champagne and assorted supermarket delicacies, was a serviceable souvenir rain poncho.
Synonyms
in working order, working, functioning, functional, operational, operative
1. 1.1 Functional and durable rather than attractive.
  耐用的
  Example sentencesExamples
  She glanced at her watch - a plain, serviceable black Swatch she had received last Christmas from her uncle.
  However, most of the time it is perfectly serviceable and it is attracting many business users as well as technically savvy and cost-conscious students.
  The dinghies on our lake were serviceable, not showy: hand-me-downs with dented motors and countless coats of varnish.
  She had serviceable furniture, a few photos and two paintings on the wall.
  They made tools, ploughshares, chariots, chain armour, and many more strong and serviceable implements.
  Synonyms
  functional, utilitarian, sensible, practical, non-decorative, plain, unadorned
2. 1.2 In working order.
  准备就绪的；可投入使用的
  only twelve aircraft were fully serviceable this morning
  今天早晨只有12架飞机可以完全投入使用。
  Example sentencesExamples
  This vital work will ensure that the car park remains serviceable and safe for users in the future years to come.
  ‘It is important to check oil levels, the coolant levels and the hydraulic fuel regularly and to make sure the spare wheel is serviceable,’ Mr Faughnan added.
  Together, these functions will ensure that only serviceable munitions go to the front lines, thus keeping soldiers supplied and the logistics footprint minimized.
  Rail watchdogs blamed the overcrowding on a combination of train operator One's unpopular new timetable and shortage of serviceable rolling stock.
  Under normal operational conditions, a serviceable object becomes unserviceable by reason of malfunction.
  A technical team from BA reported in June that the capital's airport was serviceable despite damage sustained during the recent conflict but some doubt still hovers over the reopening.
  Sam Barker said his father and other personnel were ordered to evacuate, but there were only four serviceable aircraft.
  In order that the united network should remain serviceable in combat operations under such conditions, there should be a flexible and efficient system to control the composite network.
  A number of operation modes can be used if equipment is not serviceable.
  ‘They were both responsible for making the aircraft serviceable, and were highly-skilled and professional men,’ he said.
  ‘The maintainers who keep the aircraft serviceable have learnt lessons there, to improve system knowledge to shorten servicing times,’ he said.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘willing to be of service’): from Old French servisable, from servise (see service).

词汇	serviceable
释义	Definition of serviceable in English: serviceable adjectiveˈsəːvɪsəb(ə)lˈsərvəsəb(ə)l 1Fulfilling its function adequately; usable. 可用的 an ageing but still serviceable water supply system 一个老化的却仍然可用的供水系统。 Example sentencesExamples And I must say she's been a very serviceable vehicle. As a description of a function in an organism the word is perfectly serviceable. He calls ‘functionalism’ a serviceable concept, and notes that he, like all other anthropologists, use it and its theories. Nestled below the half-bottle of Champagne and assorted supermarket delicacies, was a serviceable souvenir rain poncho. His kitchen is small but perfectly serviceable, especially for a doctor who tends to order room service or eat in restaurants. If you have that much money to spend on a pair of shoes then spend £115 on a perfectly serviceable pair of reasonable quality shoes and give £500 to charity. Once you could buy a decent suit and a serviceable pair of shoes here. The old Royal High School has a serviceable chamber for debate and office space across the road at the St Andrew's House complex, with more space available if the site opposite where the Crown Office once stood was developed. The serviceable track undulates and crosses many gullies, the trees are thinned, you can see out north over pretty fields, tightly bound by the curving wooded escarpment. The Arts Parkade turns out to be a serviceable venue for Greek tragedy, with an upper ramp allowing for a two-tiered set and all that cold concrete creating an eerie echo. In those days there was usually a second hand clothes dealer somewhere in the district so Cockler was never short of a serviceable warm jacket and coat. You get a private room - simple but serviceable - with a small changing area, a fresh-water shower and your jet-enhanced tub. Is there a serviceable record store closer than Pittsburgh? The clothes he had donned that morning were old, but serviceable. I'm sure there's some perfectly serviceable legislation already in place that would force him to turn down the megaphone if it exceeds a certain decibel level. He saw the behaviour and language associated with such ideas as serviceable functions, highly developed in humans, but having roots in the behaviour of pre-human animals. Following that is an adapted version of the rules, which seem perfectly serviceable to my eye. And that makes it more than serviceable for the normal run of fanatical ideologues, confirmed partisans and weak-minded bumpkins to make use of endlessly. But whether they're serviceable or not is debatable. This assesses things like whether a person has a decent coat, two serviceable pairs of shoes and the ability to afford meat, chicken or fish for dinner at least every second day. The DBI is actually a continuing art project that functions as a satirical yet serviceable institution (of the anti-institutional variety). Synonyms in working order, working, functioning, functional, operational, operative usable, workable, viable, useful, of use 1.1 In working order. 准备就绪的；可投入使用的 only twelve aircraft were fully serviceable this morning 今天早晨只有12架飞机可以完全投入使用。 Example sentencesExamples This vital work will ensure that the car park remains serviceable and safe for users in the future years to come. In order that the united network should remain serviceable in combat operations under such conditions, there should be a flexible and efficient system to control the composite network. ‘It is important to check oil levels, the coolant levels and the hydraulic fuel regularly and to make sure the spare wheel is serviceable,’ Mr Faughnan added. ‘They were both responsible for making the aircraft serviceable, and were highly-skilled and professional men,’ he said. ‘The maintainers who keep the aircraft serviceable have learnt lessons there, to improve system knowledge to shorten servicing times,’ he said. A number of operation modes can be used if equipment is not serviceable. A technical team from BA reported in June that the capital's airport was serviceable despite damage sustained during the recent conflict but some doubt still hovers over the reopening. Rail watchdogs blamed the overcrowding on a combination of train operator One's unpopular new timetable and shortage of serviceable rolling stock. Together, these functions will ensure that only serviceable munitions go to the front lines, thus keeping soldiers supplied and the logistics footprint minimized. Sam Barker said his father and other personnel were ordered to evacuate, but there were only four serviceable aircraft. Under normal operational conditions, a serviceable object becomes unserviceable by reason of malfunction. 2Functional and durable rather than attractive. 耐用的 sturdy, serviceable laced-up shoes Example sentencesExamples She glanced at her watch - a plain, serviceable black Swatch she had received last Christmas from her uncle. However, most of the time it is perfectly serviceable and it is attracting many business users as well as technically savvy and cost-conscious students. The dinghies on our lake were serviceable, not showy: hand-me-downs with dented motors and countless coats of varnish. She had serviceable furniture, a few photos and two paintings on the wall. They made tools, ploughshares, chariots, chain armour, and many more strong and serviceable implements. Synonyms functional, utilitarian, sensible, practical, non-decorative, plain, unadorned hard-wearing, durable, lasting, long-lasting, tough, strong, robust, wear-resistant Derivatives serviceability nounsəːvɪsəˈbɪlɪtiˌsərvəsəˈbɪlədi The design focus and primary application is telecommunications systems needing extreme reliability, availability and serviceability. Example sentencesExamples At least two lanes are expected to be open soon, however, major construction will be required to return the highway to full serviceability. He called for the return of academia to its roots, which include the concepts of serviceability, practicality, and reality. The new release will offer tremendous reliability and serviceability. Extinguishers should be inspected periodically for serviceability. serviceably adverbˈsəːvɪsəbliˈsərvəsəbli The musical score by Carl Davis is lyrical yet understated, an effective accompaniment, and it is rendered serviceably by the mono audio track. Example sentencesExamples Peter O'Donohue and Aaron Kopp aided serviceably in the team effort. She was dressed serviceably in a grey dress, her hair was pinned up in a neat bun, and she was wearing glasses. Joy's own vocals are serviceably emphatic. As far as technical details well, there's nothing wrong with the picture or sound quality; both are serviceably decent. Origin Middle English (in the sense 'willing to be of service'): from Old French servisable, from servise (see service). Definition of serviceable in US English: serviceable adjectiveˈsərvəsəb(ə)lˈsərvəsəb(ə)l 1Fulfilling its function adequately; usable. 可用的 an aging but still serviceable water supply system 一个老化的却仍然可用的供水系统。 Example sentencesExamples The old Royal High School has a serviceable chamber for debate and office space across the road at the St Andrew's House complex, with more space available if the site opposite where the Crown Office once stood was developed. But whether they're serviceable or not is debatable. Following that is an adapted version of the rules, which seem perfectly serviceable to my eye. The DBI is actually a continuing art project that functions as a satirical yet serviceable institution (of the anti-institutional variety). The clothes he had donned that morning were old, but serviceable. Is there a serviceable record store closer than Pittsburgh? Once you could buy a decent suit and a serviceable pair of shoes here. This assesses things like whether a person has a decent coat, two serviceable pairs of shoes and the ability to afford meat, chicken or fish for dinner at least every second day. As a description of a function in an organism the word is perfectly serviceable. And I must say she's been a very serviceable vehicle. I'm sure there's some perfectly serviceable legislation already in place that would force him to turn down the megaphone if it exceeds a certain decibel level. His kitchen is small but perfectly serviceable, especially for a doctor who tends to order room service or eat in restaurants. And that makes it more than serviceable for the normal run of fanatical ideologues, confirmed partisans and weak-minded bumpkins to make use of endlessly. He calls ‘functionalism’ a serviceable concept, and notes that he, like all other anthropologists, use it and its theories. The Arts Parkade turns out to be a serviceable venue for Greek tragedy, with an upper ramp allowing for a two-tiered set and all that cold concrete creating an eerie echo. You get a private room - simple but serviceable - with a small changing area, a fresh-water shower and your jet-enhanced tub. In those days there was usually a second hand clothes dealer somewhere in the district so Cockler was never short of a serviceable warm jacket and coat. The serviceable track undulates and crosses many gullies, the trees are thinned, you can see out north over pretty fields, tightly bound by the curving wooded escarpment. If you have that much money to spend on a pair of shoes then spend £115 on a perfectly serviceable pair of reasonable quality shoes and give £500 to charity. He saw the behaviour and language associated with such ideas as serviceable functions, highly developed in humans, but having roots in the behaviour of pre-human animals. Nestled below the half-bottle of Champagne and assorted supermarket delicacies, was a serviceable souvenir rain poncho. Synonyms in working order, working, functioning, functional, operational, operative 1.1 Functional and durable rather than attractive. 耐用的 Example sentencesExamples She glanced at her watch - a plain, serviceable black Swatch she had received last Christmas from her uncle. However, most of the time it is perfectly serviceable and it is attracting many business users as well as technically savvy and cost-conscious students. The dinghies on our lake were serviceable, not showy: hand-me-downs with dented motors and countless coats of varnish. She had serviceable furniture, a few photos and two paintings on the wall. They made tools, ploughshares, chariots, chain armour, and many more strong and serviceable implements. Synonyms functional, utilitarian, sensible, practical, non-decorative, plain, unadorned 1.2 In working order. 准备就绪的；可投入使用的 only twelve aircraft were fully serviceable this morning 今天早晨只有12架飞机可以完全投入使用。 Example sentencesExamples This vital work will ensure that the car park remains serviceable and safe for users in the future years to come. ‘It is important to check oil levels, the coolant levels and the hydraulic fuel regularly and to make sure the spare wheel is serviceable,’ Mr Faughnan added. Together, these functions will ensure that only serviceable munitions go to the front lines, thus keeping soldiers supplied and the logistics footprint minimized. Rail watchdogs blamed the overcrowding on a combination of train operator One's unpopular new timetable and shortage of serviceable rolling stock. Under normal operational conditions, a serviceable object becomes unserviceable by reason of malfunction. A technical team from BA reported in June that the capital's airport was serviceable despite damage sustained during the recent conflict but some doubt still hovers over the reopening. Sam Barker said his father and other personnel were ordered to evacuate, but there were only four serviceable aircraft. In order that the united network should remain serviceable in combat operations under such conditions, there should be a flexible and efficient system to control the composite network. A number of operation modes can be used if equipment is not serviceable. ‘They were both responsible for making the aircraft serviceable, and were highly-skilled and professional men,’ he said. ‘The maintainers who keep the aircraft serviceable have learnt lessons there, to improve system knowledge to shorten servicing times,’ he said. Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘willing to be of service’): from Old French servisable, from servise (see service).
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