consumption

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四级六级考研托福雅思 Collins 2

英文释义

n. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
n. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
n. the act of consuming something

中文翻译

n. 消费, 消费量, 痨病
[化] 消耗量; 耗量

2
Collins 星级
2,561
BNC 频率
3,146
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记忆技巧

consumption 由前缀 con-（表示“共同”或“完全”）和词根 sump（源自拉丁语 sumere，意为“拿取”）以及后缀 -tion（表示“过程”或“状态”）组成，整体意思为“完全拿走的过程”，即“消耗”。

例句

1. The consumption of fast food has increased in recent years.
快餐的消费在近年来增加了。
2. Reducing energy consumption is important for protecting the environment.
减少能源消耗对保护环境非常重要。
3. High levels of sugar consumption can lead to health problems.
高糖消费水平可能导致健康问题。

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