Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
utilitarianism
功利主义
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
B2 noun
Utility
效用; 益处; 公共服务
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
B2 noun
utilization
利用
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
B2 verb
utilize
利用
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
B2 adjective
Utmost
最极; 极限
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
C1 noun
utopia
乌托邦
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
B2 adjective
Utter
完全的; 绝对的; 全部的
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
B2 adverb
Utterly
完全地; 绝对地; 完整地
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
C2 adjective
uxorious
过度宠爱妻子
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.