utility
US /juːˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /juːˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
名詞
1.
實用性, 效用
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial
範例:
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The utility of this tool is evident in its versatility.
這個工具的實用性體現在它的多功能性上。
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We need to assess the practical utility of the new system.
我們需要評估新系統的實際效用。
2.
公用事業, 水電費
a public service provided by a public utility company, such as electricity, water, or gas
範例:
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The monthly utility bill includes charges for electricity and water.
每月的水電費帳單包括電費和水費。
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Many homes in the area rely on solar power instead of traditional utilities.
該地區許多家庭依靠太陽能而非傳統公用事業。
3.
公用事業公司, 公共事業機構
a company that provides a public service such as electricity, water, or gas
範例:
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The local utility announced a rate increase for next year.
當地的公用事業公司宣布明年將提高費率。
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Contact your utility provider if you have a power outage.
如果停電，請聯繫您的公用事業供應商。
4.
實用程式, 工具
a computer program or feature designed for a specific task, often related to system maintenance or enhancement
範例:
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I used a disk cleanup utility to free up space on my hard drive.
我使用了一個磁碟清理工具來釋放硬碟空間。
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The operating system comes with several built-in utilities for managing files.
作業系統附帶了幾個用於管理檔案的內置實用程式。
形容詞
1.
實用, 功能性
designed for practical use rather than beauty
範例:
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The furniture in the office is purely utility, focusing on function over form.
辦公室的家具純粹是實用型的，注重功能而非形式。
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He wore a simple utility jacket for his outdoor work.
他穿著一件簡單的實用夾克進行戶外工作。
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