utility
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/juːˈtɪləti/
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/juːˈtɪləti/
a public service like electricity, water, or gas
The government ensures that every utility, such as water and electricity, is reliable for all citizens.
政府确保所有公用事业,如水和电,对所有公民都是可靠的。
how useful something is
This tool has great utility for fixing things around the house.
这个工具对于修理家里的东西非常有用。
a computer program that does a specific job
This software utility helps clean up your computer files efficiently.
这个软件实用程序能高效地帮助清理您的计算机文件。
able to be used for many different things
He is a utility player who can perform well in multiple positions on the team.
他是一名多面手球员,能在球队的多个位置上表现出色。