public utility
US /ˌpʌb.lɪk ˈjuː.tɪl.ə.ti/
UK /ˌpʌb.lɪk ˈjuː.tɪl.ɪ.ti/
名词
公用事业, 公共事业公司
an organization that supplies the public with a commodity or service such as electricity, water, or gas
示例:
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The city's public utility company is responsible for maintaining the water supply.
该市的公用事业公司负责维护供水。
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Electricity, gas, and water are common examples of public utilities.
电力、燃气和水是公用事业的常见例子。