convenience

noun

1. 方便；适宜；便利
   the quality of being useful, easy or suitable for sb
   1. We have provided seats for the convenience of our customers.
      为方便顾客我们备有座位。
   2. For (the sake of) convenience , the two groups have been treated as one in this report.
      为方便起见，这两个组在本报告中被视为一组。
   3. In this resort you can enjoy all the comfort and convenience of modern tourism.
      在这个度假胜地你可享受所有现代旅游的舒适与便利。
2. 便利的事物（或设施）；方便的用具
   something that is useful and can make things easier or quicker to do, or more comfortable
   1. It was a great convenience to have the school so near.
      学校这么近真是太方便了。
   2. The house had all the modern conveniences (= central heating, etc.) that were unusual at that time.
      这座房子拥有在当时并不常见的所有现代化便利设施。

1. N-UNCOUNT 方便;便利;合宜
   If something is done for your convenience, it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you.
   1. He was happy to make a detour for her convenience.
      为了她方便，他很乐意绕道。
   2. ...the need to put the rights of citizens above the convenience of elected officials.
      需要把公民的权利置于当选官员的便利之上
2. N-COUNT 带来方便的事物
   If you describe something as a convenience, you mean that it is very useful.
   1. Mail order is a convenience for buyers who are too busy to shop.
      邮购对于那些没有时间逛商店的购物者来说是一项非常方便的服务。
3. N-COUNT 便利设施;便利装置
   Conveniences are pieces of equipment designed to make your life easier.
   1. Some TVRs have power steering and conveniences such as central locking and powered windows.
      一些特雷沃车型配有动力转向系统以及中央锁和电动窗之类的便利装置。
   2. ...an apartment with all the modern conveniences.
      现代化便利设施一应俱全的公寓
4. N-COUNT 公共厕所
   A public convenience is a building containing toilets which is provided in a public place for anyone to use.
   1. ...the cubicles of a public convenience.
      公共厕所的小隔间
5. See also: convenient

1. He was happy to make a detour for her convenience.
   为了她方便，他很乐意绕道。
2. Some TVRs have power steering and conveniences such as central locking and powered windows.
   一些特雷沃车型配有动力转向系统以及中央锁和电动窗之类的便利装置。
3. I rely too much on convenience food.
   我太依赖方便食品了。
4. Frozen fish is a very healthy convenience food.
   冻鱼是非常健康的方便食品。
5. Like working women anywhere, Asian women are buying convenience foods.
   像其他地方的职业女性一样，亚洲女性也购买方便食品。
6. The shop assistants sell goods from door to door for the convenience of the masses.
   售货员送货上门，便利群众。
7. A new general store has been built for the convenience of the residents.
   为便利居民，新建了一个百货商店。
8. We have to consult his convenience in a matter of this kind.
   对这样的事情，我们就听其自便吧。
9. Please send her the book at your convenience.
   这本书，请你得便捎给她。
10. Please return at your earliest convenience the manuscript [ draft; material] submitted to you for approval.
    前请审阅之件，请早日掷还为荷。
11. Shops that stay open twenty-four hours a day are a great convenience to the public.
    商店日夜服务，群众无不称便。
12. Please reply at your earliest convenience.
    请尽早答复。
13. The house combines country surroundings with city convenience, so having the best of both worlds.
    这所房子既有乡村的环境又有城市的便利，两全其美。
14. There isn't public convenience there.
    那里没有公共厕所。
15. I select them solely for their convenience in helping me to my ulterior purpose.
    我所以选择它们，只是为了便于帮助我达到以后的目的。
16. For convenience of reference, the materials are arranged in pinyin.
    资料按音序排列便于检索。
17. Some patients make a convenience of nurses.
    有些病人过分利用护士们的热心服务。
18. For the convenience of our classification, any over eighteen years old counts as an adult.
    为了我们分类的方便，凡年满18岁者均算成年人。
19. When will it suit your convenience?
    什么时候对你方便？
20. The convenience store closed very early.
    这家小卖部很早就下市了。
21. Come by to pick me up at your convenience.
    在你方便的时候来接我。
22. It is convenience for people to live near a railway station.
    住在火车站附近的人乘车很方便。
23. This is a convenience feature of Scala.
    这是Scala中的一个方便的特性。
24. ComBine old-world service with thoroughly modern comfort and convenience.
    将古老世界的服务和完全现代化的舒适和方便结合在一起。
25. But the price of that convenience is quality.
    但是这种方便性的代价是牺牲了质量。
26. Fully automatic control system aims at operation convenience, safety and reliability.
    全自动控制系统的目的是在操作的方便性，安全性和可靠性。
27. Not only can better improve the efficiency and convenience of the schools on teaching quality management.
    这样不仅能更好的提高了效率，也方便了学校对教学质量的管理。
28. New technology brings us convenience and high-efficiency.
    新科技为我们带来方便和高效。
29. The rotating elevator increases convenience and safety for people to use the elevator.
    增加了人们使用电梯的便利性和安全性。
30. The expanding industries are providing us with more and more convenience and comfort.
    不断膨胀的工业给我们提供了很多方便和舒适。

n.

at sb's convenience

• 在方便时；在适宜的地点
  at a time or a place which is suitable for sb
  1. Can you telephone me at your convenience to arrange a meeting?
     你能不能在你方便时给我来个电话，安排见一次面？

at your earliest convenience

• 尽早；尽快
  as soon as possible
  1. Please telephone at your earliest convenience.
     请尽早打电话。

noun

1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

   Synonym:    appliancecontraptioncontrivancegadgetgizmogismowidget

2. a toilet that is available to the public

   Synonym:    public toiletcomfort stationpublic conveniencepublic lavatoryrestroomtoilet facilitywash room

3. the quality of being useful and convenient
   1. they offered the convenience of an installment plan

4. the state of being suitable or opportune
   1. chairs arranged for his own convenience