名词 “utility”
单数utility,复数utilities或不可数
- 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.
- 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.
- 实用性
She questioned the utility of spending so much time on minor details during the meeting.
- 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.
- 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”
- 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.
- 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.