Wordiyoutility
🇬🇧 UK/juːˈtɪlɪtɪ/🇺🇸 US/ju:'tiliti/
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
The quality of being useful or practical; a public service such as electricity, water, or gas supply.
实用性；公共设施（如水、电、煤气）
adj.
Functional and practical rather than decorative; relating to a public service provider.
实用的；公用事业的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishutilityother
=utility
Common Collocations
- 1.public utility公共设施
- 2.utility company公用事业公司
- 3.utility bill公用事业账单
Example Sentences
- 1.
Water and electricity utilities are essential services for modern city living.
- 2.
The smartphone's utility as a communication tool has transformed society fundamentally.