Utilities Meaning in English
word · lemma: utility
释义
Utilities are basic services provided to the public, such as water, electricity, gas, and sometimes garbage collection or internet.
用法与细微差别
Used almost always in the plural ('utilities') when referring to services like electricity and water. Common in rental and housing contexts: 'utilities included' means bills for these services are covered. Not to be confused with 'utility' meaning usefulness or utility software.
例句
Many utilities are now paid online.
basic
The rent is $800 per month plus utilities.
basic
We need to pay the utilities by Friday.
basic
Does the price include utilities, or are they extra?
natural
My utilities bill was much higher this month because I used more air conditioning.
natural
Sometimes utilities get shut off if you don’t pay on time.
natural