utility
gb/jutˈɪləti/ us/jutˈɪləti/
A2
영어
~ 2900
hasznosság, közműszolgáltató, közműszolgáltatás, rezsi
명사
B2
1
hasznosság
B1
사용 패턴：
the utility of [something]
The utility of this software lies in its ability to save time.
Ennek a szoftvernek a hasznossága abban rejlik, hogy időt takarít meg.
Her research has little utility for solving the current problem.
Kutatásának kevés haszna van a jelenlegi probléma megoldásában.
We need to consider the utility of each option before deciding.
학습자용 예문
This tool has great utility for cleaning.
Ez az eszköz nagyon hasznos takarításhoz.
The utility of the book is clear.
A könyv hasznossága egyértelmű.
I see no utility in this plan.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'utility' with 'utilities' (services like water and electricity). The singular form here means usefulness, not services.
뜻
usefulness or practical value
연어
practical utility
|limited utility
|high utility
|utility value
유의어
usefulness (More common in everyday speech; directly describes being useful.)
|
benefit (Focuses more on the positive effect rather than overall usefulness.)
반의어
uselessness (The complete lack of usefulness or value.)
주제
business
|daily life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
정의
How useful something is for a purpose.
The state or quality of being useful, beneficial, or able to serve a practical purpose.
명사
B1
2
사용 패턴：
[a/an] utility
The local utility has announced a rate increase.
A helyi közműszolgáltató díjemelést jelentett be.
Utilities are responsible for maintaining the power lines.
A közműszolgáltatók felelősek az elektromos vezetékek karbantartásáért.
The city’s water utility is upgrading its treatment plant.
학습자용 예문
The utility fixed the broken power line.
A közműszolgáltató megjavította a sérült elektromos vezetéket.
We called the water utility to report a leak.
Felhívtuk a vízszolgáltatót, hogy bejelentsünk egy szivárgást.
The gas utility sent us a bill.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'utility' in this sense with 'utility bill' or 'utilities' meaning expenses. Here it refers to the provider or system.
뜻
public service company or system
연어
public utility
|electric utility
|water utility
|utility company
유의어
service provider (More general; can include non-essential services such as internet.)
반의어
private supplier (A business selling goods/services not considered essential public utilities.)
주제
infrastructure
|daily life
|business
|housing
|daily_life
정의
A company that gives people water, electricity, gas, etc., or the service they give.
A company or organization that provides essential public services such as water, electricity, or gas; or the service itself.
명사
A2
3
rezsi
B1
사용 패턴：
[pay] for utilities
Our rent includes all utilities.
A lakbérünkben benne van a teljes rezsi.
Utility costs have risen sharply this year.
A rezsiköltségek idén meredeken emelkedtek.
Please pay your utilities by the end of the month.
학습자용 예문
We pay for water and other utilities.
Fizetünk a vízért és a többi közműszolgáltatásért.
Electricity is an important utility.
Az elektromos áram fontos közműszolgáltatás.
Utilities cost more in winter.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'utilities' with 'appliances'. Utilities are the services, not the machines that use them.
뜻
basic household service supply
연어
household utilities
|pay utilities
|utility costs
유의어
services (Less precise; can include non-essential services.)
반의어
luxuries (Non-essential goods or services not needed for basic living.)
주제
daily life
|housing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
정의
A basic thing like water, gas, or electricity that a home needs.
A basic service such as electricity, gas, or water that is supplied to homes and businesses.
명사
C1
TECHNICAL
4
hasznosság
C1
Consumers aim to maximize their utility when choosing products.
A fogyasztók arra törekednek, hogy termékválasztáskor maximalizálják a hasznosságukat.
Marginal utility tends to decrease as consumption increases.
A határhaszon általában csökken, ahogy a fogyasztás nő.
The utility function represents a person's preferences.
학습자용 예문
In economics, people want more utility from goods.
A közgazdaságtanban az emberek nagyobb hasznosságot szeretnének nyerni a javakból.
Economists study how people get utility from things.
A közgazdászok azt vizsgálják, milyen hasznosságot nyújtanak a dolgok az embereknek.
Utility can be high or low depending on need.
뜻
economic value measure in economics
연어
maximize utility
|marginal utility
|utility function
유의어
satisfaction (Everyday term; not restricted to economics.)
반의어
disutility (Technical economic term meaning negative value or dissatisfaction.)
주제
economics
|education
|business
|finance
정의
In economics, how much satisfaction or value someone gets from goods or services.
In economics, a measure of the satisfaction, benefit, or value that a consumer derives from goods or services.
문법
기본형
utility
IPA
GB/jutˈɪləti/
US/jutˈɪləti/
음절 및 강세
util - ity （2음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ity)
활용형
Noun
- Base: utility
- Plural: utilities, utility
관련 단어
Forms
utilities
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
useless
adjective A2
unusable
adjective
Advanced or less common
표현
public utility
1/pˈʌblɪk jutˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
company providing essential public services
A company that gives important things like water or electricity to people.
예문
- Electricity is supplied by a public utility in this area.
- Public utilities are regulated to ensure fair prices.
utility bill
1/jutˈɪləti bˈɪl/
fixed phrase
bill for household services charges
A paper or online statement showing how much you must pay for water, gas, electricity, etc.
예문
- I need to pay my utility bill by Friday.
- Utility bills have increased this winter.
utility room
1/jutˈɪləti ɹˈum/
fixed phrase
room for laundry and equipment storage
A small room in a house where you keep washing machines and other equipment.
예문
- The washing machine is in the utility room.
- They store cleaning supplies in the utility room.