servir-1
be of use ; do ; do + the trick.
Libraries sometimes also find it useful to prepare leaflets which deal with a particular category of information source which might be of use to various users.
It needs a name, and, to coin one at random, 'memex' will do.
We are currently in the process of looking at two products that seem to do the trick.
¿de qué sirve ?
what's the use of... ?
'A radically atheoretical posture is conceivable only in a purely theoretical world of wild fancy,' he wrote in response to Gary Thomas's article, 'What's the Use of Theory?' = "Una postura radicalmente ateórica sólo es concebible en un mundo puramente teórico de fantasía salvaje", escribió en respuesta al artículo de Gary Thomas, "¿Qué sentido tiene la teoría?".
¿de qué sirve
what is/was the point of/in...?
But what is the point of paying through the nose for booze that you can get just as easily at the Supermarket at half the price?.
no servir de mucho
be little more than an interesting exercise
In addition, any control system that does not pose corrective actions after deviations occur is little more than an interesting exercise.
no servir de nada
be of no avail
be to no avail
This, however, was of no avail, for the whole cavity, including the external meatus, was gradually obliterated.
However this was to no avail and the ship struck bottom.
no servir de nada que + Subjuntivo
no use + Ving
Nothing you can do about that so no use whining.
no servir para nada
be good for nothing
pissing into the wind
be of no avail
be to no avail
all + be for + naught
be a dead loss
For, methinks, the present condition of man is like a field, where battle hath been lately fought, where we may see many legs, and arms, and eyes lying here and there, which, for want of a union, and a soul to quicken and enliven them, are good for nothing, but to feed ravens, and infect the air.
Though the national media will ignore his candidacy, the politically pure of heart will be able to vote their conscience - and once again have a grand old Quixotic time pissing into the wind.
This, however, was of no avail, for the whole cavity, including the external meatus, was gradually obliterated.
However this was to no avail and the ship struck bottom.
But the intrigue and suspense that the movie was constructing ended up all being for naught, as it ultimately failed to live up to its mystery.
There is now never the need for someone with a hair problem to feel that the problem cannot be solved; hair loss is no longer a dead loss!.
¿para qué sirve ?
what's the use of... ?
'A radically atheoretical posture is conceivable only in a purely theoretical world of wild fancy,' he wrote in response to Gary Thomas's article, 'What's the Use of Theory?' = "Una postura radicalmente ateórica sólo es concebible en un mundo puramente teórico de fantasía salvaje", escribió en respuesta al artículo de Gary Thomas, "¿Qué sentido tiene la teoría?".
¿para qué sirve
what is/was the point of/in...?
But what is the point of paying through the nose for booze that you can get just as easily at the Supermarket at half the price?.
por si sirve de algo [Abreviado a FWIW in correos electrónicos]
for what it's worth [FWIW]
For what it's worth, you can greatly extend the range by using an antenna.
servir a
be of service to
wait on
Computer-aided translation (CAT) would be of service to the potential readers of Chinese and Japanese technical literature = La traducción asisitida por ordenador sería de utilidad a los usuarios potenciales de la literature técnica china y japonesa.
Leo isn't one to daydream of waiting on her man - in fact, if she has daydreams of this nature, they will be dreams of the man waiting on her.
servir al mismo tiempo como
double up as
With these models the screen itself doubles up as a translucent projection panel for projection by an overhead projector.
servir al mismo tiempo de
double as
The small art gallery, which often features local crafts, doubles as a room for seniors to play euchre, the local shoe repair man to teach chess, community leaders to plan special action, and so on.
servir como
serve as
Also, the students are encouraged to explore subjects on interest to them in their school libraries and report on their investigations, either orally or in writing, to a teacher who serves as a kind of counselor or mentor for the project.
servir de apoyo a
inform
In so far as it embodies moral intelligence and psychic insight it may inform the moral will, be 'the soul of our moral being'.
servir de ayuda
be of assistance
This article points to ways in which information technology can be of assistance to healthcare professionals.
servir de catalizador
serve as + a catalyst
These requirements can serve as a catalyst for bringing these two fields together.
servir de complemento
serve as + a foil
In Shakespeare's plays, the killjoy serves as a foil against which the joy of merrymaking and festivity can shine.
servir de contrapeso
counterpoise
Sustainable development is seen as a measure to counterpoise economic growth with environmental concerns.
servir de contrapunto
serve as + a foil
In Shakespeare's plays, the killjoy serves as a foil against which the joy of merrymaking and festivity can shine.
servir de contraste
serve as + a foil
In Shakespeare's plays, the killjoy serves as a foil against which the joy of merrymaking and festivity can shine.
servir de experiencia
chart + the waters
The sad story of Dialog and the American Chemical Society may serve to chart the waters a little better for other organisations in the field.
servir de factor de predicción de
be predictive of
Variables such as age, gender, body mass and social status were not predictive of fatigue.
servir de guía
carry + the torch
This book maintains that the church in Africa carries the torch of hope for many Africans today in the midst of political and economic insecurity and social disorder.
servir de introducción
set + the backdrop
set + the framework
set + the context
This article presents the results of a survey of ALA-accredited schools to set the backdrop and to provide information on the ways that schools are integrating the new technologies.
According to Freud, the oral stage set the framework for the adult's capacity to cooperate and share.
Zairi provides an excellent definition of technological innovation that helps set the context for this paper = Zairi nos ofrece una excelente definición de innovación tecnológica que sirve de introducción a este artículo.
servir de introducción a
provide + a background to
The article 'Not resting on its laurels' provides a background to the work of Federal Express, a package delivery company awarded the 1990 Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award.
servir de modelo
serve as + a model
This programme may serve as a model for other university library systems interested in expanding library services and access to library resources to students in thier residence halls.
servir de poco
be of little use
This is one area in which off-the-shelf software will be of little use, except perhaps for very general introductions.
servir de poco o nada
be of little or no avail
The export of arms by other nations not involved in the conflict would be of little or no avail in putting an end to that conflict.
servir de puente
act as + a bridge
Librarians must now act as a bridge between vital sources of primary material and users who need guidance in the difficult and time-consuming quest for information.
servir de puente entre
serve as + a bridge between
IT can motivate children, provide a 'novelty' factor to enliven routine work and serve as a bridge between the classroom and the library.
servir de punto de partida
point + the way to
Several divisions are already taking advantage of these capabilities in their daily work and their experience has pointed the way to refinements in the system.
servir de telón de fondo
set + the backdrop
This article presents the results of a survey of ALA-accredited schools to set the backdrop and to provide information on the ways that schools are integrating the new technologies.
servir de testamento
stand as + a testament
This unique book stands as a testament to the enduring place of the hillbilly in the American imagination.
servir de testimonio
stand as + a testament
This unique book stands as a testament to the enduring place of the hillbilly in the American imagination.
servir los intereses
serve + Posesivo + interests
Such ephemeralness and homogenization of library collections serve the interests of all community members.
servir muy bien
take + Nombre + a long way
This must be supplemented by further rules for less obvious relations, but the above will take us a long way in solving the problem of citation order.
servir para
be instrumental in/to
Co-operatives have then been instrumental in the development and introduction of new technology in libraries.
servir para nada
count + for nothing
That this is a statement of fact may count for nothing: in effect, the librarian may be obliged lay evidence before the enquirer, accompanied by a convincing explanation.
servirse de la experiencia
draw on/upon + background
John Mackinlay drew on his military background to analyze the warring factions and their demobilization following the Abuja Agreements.
servirse de la experiencia de
draw on/upon + experience of
This outline manual draws on the experience gained in work so far carried out and attempts to answer some of the questions raised by those involved in this emerging process.
servirse de la formación de Uno
draw on/upon + background
John Mackinlay drew on his military background to analyze the warring factions and their demobilization following the Abuja Agreements.
si eso sirve de algo
if that counts in any way
if that counts for anything
I do have a couple of nasty chafes on my feet from my new and ruinously expensive sandals, if that counts in any way.
I have done absolutely no studying tonight, but my kitchen is spotlessly clean if that counts for anything.