| 词汇 | consumption |
| 释义 | consumption 2 ENTRIES FOUND: consumption (noun) conspicuous consumption (noun) consumption /kənˈsʌmpʃən/ noun consumption /kənˈsʌmpʃən/ noun Learner's definition of CONSUMPTION [noncount] 1 : the act of eating or drinking something吃；喝 alcohol/milk/chocolate consumption = the consumption of alcohol/milk/chocolate饮酒；喝牛奶；吃巧克力 Farms in the area grow food mostly for local consumption. [=they sell most of the food they grow to people who live nearby]这一地区农场种植的粮食主要供当地居民食用。 This food is not fit for human consumption. [=not fit to be eaten by people]这种食物不适合人食用。 The doctor recommended that she reduce her consumption of sugar. [=that she eat less sugar]医生建议她少吃糖。 2 : the use of something (such as fuel)（燃料等的）消耗，耗费 electricity/gas consumption = the consumption of electricity/gas电/燃气的消耗 The jet's high fuel consumption makes it expensive to operate.这种喷气式飞机的高油耗导致其运营成本很高。 3 : use by a particular group of people（为特定人群）使用 The governor said that the report was not for public consumption. [=it was not meant to be seen by the general public; it was intended only for a few people]州长表示不打算将这份报告公之于众。 4 : the act of buying things消费 Rates of consumption typically rise as income increases.消费率通常随着收入的增加而上升。 — see also conspicuous consumption 5 old-fashioned : tuberculosis He died of consumption.他死于肺结核。 |
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