1 N-UNCOUNT (燃料、自然资源的)消耗量,消费量 The consumption of fuel or natural resources is the amount of them that is used or the act of using them. (燃料、自然资源的)消耗量,消费量
SYN using up, use, loss, waste
2 N-UNCOUNT 吃;喝;饮用 The consumption of food or drink is the act of eating or drinking something, or the amount that is eaten or drunk. 吃;喝;饮用 [formal]
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Most of the wine was unfit for human consumption.
这些酒中大部分都不适于人类饮用。
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The average daily consumption of fruit and vegetables is around 200 grams. [+ of]
每日平均果蔬摄入量约为200克。
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Excessive alcohol consumption is clearly bad.
过度饮酒显然是有害的。
3 N-UNCOUNT 消费 Consumption is the act of buying and using things. 消费
4 PHRASE [usually verb-link PHRASE, PHRASE after verb] 供(某人或某个群体)使用,享用 If you do or say something for a particular person's or group's consumption, you do or say it especially for them, although your private thoughts or plans may be very different. 供(某人或某个群体)使用,享用
5 N-UNCOUNT 同 tuberculosis Consumption is the same as tuberculosis . 同 tuberculosis [old-fashioned]
6 See also: conspicuous consumption
Word Link | sumpt ≈ taking : assumption, consumption, presumption |
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