consumption
US /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/
UK /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/
1.
消耗, 消费
the action of using up a resource
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Water consumption increases during summer.
夏季用水量增加。
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Energy consumption needs to be reduced.
需要减少能源消耗。
2.
摄入, 食用
the eating, drinking, or ingesting of something
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The consumption of sugary drinks is linked to health issues.
含糖饮料的摄入与健康问题有关。
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Moderation in food consumption is key to a healthy diet.
适度饮食是健康饮食的关键。
3.
消费, 购买
the purchase of goods and services by individuals for their own use
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Consumer consumption drives economic growth.
消费者消费推动经济增长。
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Retail sales are a key indicator of household consumption.
零售销售是家庭消费的关键指标。