consumption
/kənˈsʌmpʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4320 in the learning path
消耗；消费
Definitions
n. the use of resources, energy, goods, or services
消耗；消费
n. the act or amount of eating or drinking something
食用；饮用；摄入量
Example
Our electricity consumption rises when we use the heater.
使用暖气时，我们的用电量就会上升。
Governments can reduce fossil fuel consumption by investing in reliable public transport and renewable energy.
政府可以通过投资可靠的公共交通和可再生能源，减少化石燃料消耗。
Collocations
- energy consumption
- water consumption
- household consumption
- fit for human consumption
Word family
- consume (v.)
- consumer (n.)
- consumable (adj.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；消费的人是consumer，不是consumption。
FAQ
- What does consumption mean?
- the use of resources, energy, goods, or services the act or amount of eating or drinking something
- How is consumption pronounced?
- UK /kənˈsʌmpʃən/, US /kənˈsʌmpʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
