utility
US /juːˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /juːˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
名词
1.
实用性, 效用
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial
示例:
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The utility of this tool is evident in its versatility.
这个工具的实用性体现在它的多功能性上。
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We need to assess the practical utility of the new system.
我们需要评估新系统的实际效用。
2.
公用事业, 水电费
a public service provided by a public utility company, such as electricity, water, or gas
示例:
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The monthly utility bill includes charges for electricity and water.
每月的水电费账单包括电费和水费。
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Many homes in the area rely on solar power instead of traditional utilities.
该地区许多家庭依靠太阳能而非传统公用事业。
3.
公用事业公司, 公共事业机构
a company that provides a public service such as electricity, water, or gas
示例:
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The local utility announced a rate increase for next year.
当地的公用事业公司宣布明年将提高费率。
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Contact your utility provider if you have a power outage.
如果停电，请联系您的公用事业供应商。
4.
实用程序, 工具
a computer program or feature designed for a specific task, often related to system maintenance or enhancement
示例:
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I used a disk cleanup utility to free up space on my hard drive.
我使用了一个磁盘清理工具来释放硬盘空间。
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The operating system comes with several built-in utilities for managing files.
操作系统附带了几个用于管理文件的内置实用程序。
形容词
1.
实用, 功能性
designed for practical use rather than beauty
示例:
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The furniture in the office is purely utility, focusing on function over form.
办公室的家具纯粹是实用型的，注重功能而非形式。
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He wore a simple utility jacket for his outdoor work.
他穿着一件简单的实用夹克进行户外工作。
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