utility
noun uk/juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/ us/juːˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
(SERVICE)
[ C ] formal公用事业；（电、煤气、铁路等）公共设施
a service that is used by the public, such as an electricity or gas supply or a train service
utility bills 水电煤气账单
- More examples
- the administration of public utilities
- The utility of this substance has been proven in a series of tests.
(USE)
[ U ] formal有用性；（尤指）实用性
the usefulness of something, especially in a practical way