Word · Frequency #6670
utilise
利用，运用，使用
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
正式用语，常指有效利用资源或工具
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put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
使用,利用,运用
使用,利用,运用；利用；运用；使用
In use
We need to utilise all available resources to complete the project on time.
The company plans to utilise new technology to improve efficiency.
She learnt to utilise her time wisely during the exam preparation.
utilise sth
及物动词，直接跟名词或代词作宾语。
We can utilise solar energy to generate electricity.
我们可以利用太阳能发电。
utilise sth for sth
表示使用某物用于某目的。
The company utilises recycled materials for packaging.
该公司利用回收材料进行包装。
be utilised as sth
被动语态，表示被用作某物。
The old factory was utilised as a warehouse.
旧工厂被用作仓库。
Verb forms
base utilise · third person utilises · -ing utilising · past utilised · past participle utilised
utilise
Common mistakes
I will utilise my phone to call him.I will use my phone to call him.
“utilise”意为“有效利用”，常用于正式或技术语境，日常打电话用“use”更自然。
We should utilise to reduce waste.We should utilise resources to reduce waste.
“utilise”是及物动词，必须后接宾语，不能单独使用。
Connections
Collocations
- utilise resources
- 利用资源
- The company aims to utilise its resources more efficiently.该公司旨在更有效地利用其资源。
- utilise technology
- 运用技术
- Teachers are encouraged to utilise technology in the classroom.鼓励教师在课堂上运用技术。
- utilise skills
- 运用技能
- She utilised her language skills to get the job.她运用自己的语言技能得到了那份工作。
- utilise opportunities
- 利用机会
- We should utilise every opportunity to learn.我们应该利用每一个学习的机会。
Synonyms
- use
- 使用 · 最通用，可与utilise互换，但utilise更正式
Learner notes
Memory Tip
利用“use”和“tile”组合，想象用瓷砖（tile）来合理利用（utilise）空间
Context & Register
正式书面语；科技或学术语境。通常用于正式场合，英式英语中更常见，美式英语多用utilize。
Grammar Note
及物动词，后接名词或代词。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words with the -ise ending that are pronounced /aɪz/ (e.g., realise, organise, supervise, advise) rhyme with utilise. Be careful: 'use' looks similar (contains 'use') but has a different vowel (/juːz/), and 'promise' ends in -ise but is pronounced /ˈprɒmɪs/.
Learn the forms together
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