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.