What does consume mean?

to use resources, energy, or time to eat food or drink liquids to fill someone's mind or destroy something completely

How is consume pronounced?

UK /kənˈsjuːm/, US /kənˈsuːm/.

/kənˈsjuːm/ · /kənˈsuːm/

CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #3940 in the learning path

消耗；耗费

v. to use resources, energy, or time

消耗；耗费

v. to eat food or drink liquids

吃；喝

v. to fill someone's mind or destroy something completely

充满内心；吞噬

Our old heater consumes too much electricity in winter.

我们那台旧取暖器冬天太耗电了。

Households can reduce their environmental impact by consuming fewer resources and choosing products that last longer.

家庭可以通过减少资源消耗、选择更耐用的产品来减轻对环境的影响。

表示吃喝时比eat、drink正式；名词为consumption。

What does consume mean?: to use resources, energy, or time to eat food or drink liquids to fill someone's mind or destroy something completely
How is consume pronounced?: UK /kənˈsjuːm/, US /kənˈsuːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.