| 单词 | consumption |
| 释义 | consumptionconsumption /kənˈsʌmpʃən/ ●●○ AWL noun [uncountable] 1the amount of oil, electricity, gas, etc. that is used: Fuel consumption is predicted to rise.2formal the act of eating or drinking, or the amount of food or drink that is eaten or drunk: The doctor recommended I reduce my alcohol consumption.consumption of We need to increase our consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables.fit/unfit for human consumption (=safe or not safe for people to eat)3social studies, economics the act of buying and using products: an increase in the consumption of electrical products The true meaning of Christmas has been overshadowed by conspicuous consumption (=buying expensive goods in order to show other people how rich you are).4for public/general/popular etc. consumption intended to be heard or read by anyone: Senator McDonald’s comments were not meant for public consumption.5medicine old use the lung disease tuberculosis |
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