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Useful Meaning in English

word · lemma: use

/ˈjusfəɫ/
YOOS-fuhl
/jˈuːsfəl/
YOOS-fuhl

释义

If something is useful, it helps you do something, solve a problem, or make a situation easier or better.

用法与细微差别

Very common and neutral. Often followed by 'for' or 'to': 'useful for students', 'useful to know'. For people, it can mean helpful or able to do practical things. 'Helpful' is often used more for people and advice, while 'useful' is very common for objects, information, tools, and skills.

例句

This book is useful for beginners.

basic

A map can be useful when you travel.

basic

Her advice was very useful.

basic

Thanks, that checklist was actually really useful.

natural

It might not seem exciting, but it's useful to know.

natural

She's really useful in a crisis because she stays calm.

natural