utility
utility
(pl. -ies)
[attrib.]
(pl. -ies)
- [mass noun]the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial
功用，效用，功利
■(in game theory or economics) a measure of that which is sought to be maximized in any situation involving a choice
（博弈论，经济学）效用 - a public utility
公用事业 - (Computing)a utility program
(计算机)应用程序 - (Austral./NZ)a utility vehicle
(澳／新西兰)小卡车，轻型货车
[attrib.]
- useful, especially through being able to perform several functions
有用的；多功能的
a utility truck.
轻型客货两用车。
■denoting a player capable of playing in several different positions in a sport
（体育运动员）多面手的 - functional rather than attractive
实用型的
utility clothing.
实用服装。
- late Middle English: from Old French utilite, from Latin utilitas, from utilis 'useful'
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