英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Under normal conditions; most of the time.
"She usually walks to school."
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
"The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership."
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
"The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates."
To take someone else's position or power illegally or by force.
"He tried to usurp the throne from the rightful king."
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
"The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest."
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
"The law strictly prohibits usury."
tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food
"Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner."
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
"The building had a simple utilitarian design."
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
"Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness."
The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.
"The utility of smartphones in daily life is undeniable."
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
"The efficient utilization of resources is key to success."
to make practical or effective use of something
"The company aims to utilize solar energy for production."
Greatest or highest in degree, importance, or extent.
"She showed the utmost respect to her teachers."
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
"Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity."
To speak or pronounce words aloud.
"He could barely utter a word after the shocking news."
completely or absolutely
"She was utterly surprised by the news."
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
"He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said."
