utility

• 指以实用、功能或实际用途为目的，而非为了美观或装饰；也可指与公用事业或公共服务相关的。

Describes something that is designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

1. Designed for practical useB2formal

   Designed or intended for practical and functional use rather than for decoration or luxury.

   实用的

   • They bought a utility vehicle for their farm work.
   • The company offers utility software for data management.
   • He prefers utility clothing that is durable and comfortable.

   同义词functionalpracticalserviceableusefulutilitarian

2. Basic or standardB2formal

   Relating to basic services or standard features without extra frills.

   基础的或标准的

   • The apartment has utility furniture that is simple and functional.
   • They offer a utility version of the product at a lower price.
   • The utility grade of the material is sufficient for construction.

   同义词basicfunctionalno-frillsplainpracticalstandardutilitarianworkaday

• 名词，指有用、有益或有利的状态，也指向居民提供的公用事业服务（如电、水或燃气）。

A noun referring to the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial, or a service (such as electricity, water, or gas) provided to the public.

1. Usefulness or benefitB2formal

   The quality of being useful or providing a benefit.

   实用性

   • The utility of this tool is undeniable in construction.
   • She questioned the utility of attending another meeting.
   • The software's utility lies in its ability to automate tasks.

   同义词advantagebenefiteffectivenessfunctionserviceuseusefulnessvalueworth

   反义词inutilityuselessnessworthlessness

2. Public serviceB1formal

   A service provided by a company or government, such as electricity, water, or gas.

   公用事业

   • The utility company sent a bill for the electricity usage.
   • We need to pay our utility bills before the end of the month.
   • The city is upgrading its water utility infrastructure.

   同义词public servicepublic utility

3. Computer programB2informalIT

   A program designed to perform a specific task, often related to system maintenance.

   实用工具

   • I downloaded a utility to clean up my hard drive.
   • This utility helps manage file backups automatically.
   • The system utility checks for disk errors regularly.

   同义词toolutility program