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| /kənˈsjuːm/ |
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| 1 | formal to eat or drink something 吃；喝 |
| Many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they consume. 许多人已大大减少了对红色肉类的食用量。 |
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| 2 | to use a supply of something such as time , energy , or fuel 消耗，花费（时间、能源或燃料等） |
| The new light bulbs consume less electricity. 新的灯泡耗电量更小。 |
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| 3 | formal to destroy something completely , especially by burning it 毁灭；（尤指）烧毁 |
| In 1541 a fire consumed most of the town and much of the castle. 1541年的一场火把镇子的大部分和城堡的相当一部分都烧毁了。 |
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| 4 | to take all of your attention so that you cannot think of anything else 使着迷；使全神贯注 |
| be consumed with/by sth I was consumed with curiosity about my new neighbour. 我对新邻居充满了好奇心。 |
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