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utility (EN)
名词,形容词

名词 “utility”

单数utility,复数utilities或不可数
  1. 公用事业(向公众提供的电、水或天然气等服务)
    Electricity is an essential utility for households.
  2. 公用事业公司(提供公共服务如水和电的公司)
    The utility is investing in new infrastructure to improve service reliability.
  3. 实用性
    She questioned the utility of spending so much time on minor details during the meeting.
  4. 实用程序(在计算中,小程序,旨在执行特定任务)
    He downloaded a utility that helps optimize the computer's performance.
  5. 效用(在经济学中,指从消费产品中获得的满足或利益)
    The economist explained how utility influences consumer choices.

形容词 “utility”

基本形式 utility,不可分级
  1. 实用的 (设计用于实用而非美观;功能性)
    He prefers utility clothing that is comfortable and durable.
  2. 杂物间 (用于存储或放置设备的房间或空间)
    She keeps cleaning supplies in the utility room next to the kitchen.