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utilities
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公用事业
a service that is provided to the public, such as electricity, water, or gas, which is used in daily life
A utility refers to a service or system that provides essential resources or services, such as water, electricity, gas, or waste management, to homes and businesses. Utilities are typically provided by public or private companies and are crucial for daily living. For example, electricity is needed to power lights and appliances, while water is necessary for drinking, bathing, and cooking. Utility companies are responsible for maintaining these systems and ensuring they function properly. Utilities are often paid for on a monthly basis through billing systems.
- In winter, the utility costs rise because of the increased use of heating.
冬天，由于取暖用量的增加，公用事业费用上升。
- Our utility bill includes charges for waste disposal along with water and electricity.
我们的公用事业账单包括废物处理以及水和电的费用。
- The government is responsible for ensuring the provision of essential utilities to all citizens.
政府负责确保向所有公民提供基本的公用事业。
- The storm caused a disruption in utility services throughout the city.
风暴导致整个城市的公用事业服务中断。
- The utility company came to fix the power outage in our neighborhood.
公用事业公司来修理我们社区的停电问题。
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公用事业公司
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
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公共服务
the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility
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实用程序, 工具程序
(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
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效用
(economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice