facilities ♦︎ service ♦︎ utility ♦︎ resource ♦︎ amenityThese are all words for things which are provided in a place for people to use.这些词均表示供人使用的设施、设备。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆public / basic / local facilities / services / utilities / resources / amenities◆essential / limited / adequate facilities / services / resources◆recreational / leisure facilities / services / resources / amenities◆the facilities / services / resources / amenities available◆to provide / lack facilities / services / resources / amenities◆to have access to facilities / services / resources■facilities [plural] things that are provided for a particular purpose, especially buildings or equipment设施;设备◆Each apartment has basic cooking facilities and a small bathroom.每套公寓都有基本的烹饪设备和一间小浴室。◆All rooms have private facilities(= a private bathroom).所有房间都有单独的浴室。◆The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people.这家旅馆有专供残疾人使用的设施。■service [countable] a system that provides sth that the public needs, organized by the government or a private company公共服务系统;公共事业◆A free bus service to and from the venue is available.有免费的公交车往返该场地。◆The postal service here is rather unreliable.这里的邮政服务相当不可靠。◆The government aims to improve public services, especially education.政府致力于改善公共服务事业,尤其是教育。◆Essential services(= the supply of water, gas and electricity) will be maintained.生活必需的水、燃气和电将维持供应。◆ (BrE) A massive operation was launched by the emergency services(= the police, fire and ambulance services).治安、消防和救护等应急服务机构大举行动。ⓘ In American English these are usually referred to together as the first responders.在美式英语中,这些应急服务机构通常统称为first responders。■utility juːˈtɪləti [countable] (especially NAmE) a service provided for the public, for example a water, gas or electricity supply公用事业(如水、燃气或电的供应)◆Public utilities such as water, gas and electricity come under the control of the government.水、燃气和电等公用事业由政府控制。◆Legislation will be introduced to regulate the privatized utilities.对私有化的公用事业将通过立法进行规范。■resourcerɪˈsɔːs, rɪˈzɔːs; NAmEˈriːsɔːrs, rɪˈsɔːrs [countable] something that can be used to help achieve an aim, especially a book or piece of equipment that provides information for teachers and students有助于实现目标的东西;资料◆The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges.数据库可以用作大学里的一种教学辅助工具。◆Time is your most valuable resource, especially in exams.时间是你最宝贵的东西,尤其是在考试中。■amenityəˈmiːnəti; NAmEəˈmenəti [countable, usually plural, uncountable] (ratherformal) a feature that makes a place pleasant, comfortable or easy to live in生活福利设施;便利设施◆Many of the houses lacked even basic amenities(= for example baths, showers or hot water).很多房屋甚至连基本的生活设施都欠缺。◆ (especially BrE) The area now has a far higher standard of amenity.现在该地区的便利设施水准高多了。