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复数形式
consumptions
1
the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials
- The rapid consumption of fuel raised concerns about sustainability.
- The consumption of electricity increased during the summer months.
- Excessive consumption of resources leads to environmental damage.
- The company tracked consumption of raw materials in production.
- Daily consumption of packaged goods has risen steadily.
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2
the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth
- Proper consumption of vegetables is essential for a balanced diet.
- The patient's daily consumption of water was carefully monitored.
- Consumption of sugary snacks should be limited for dental health.
- Athletes adjust their consumption of protein to build muscle.
- The doctor advised gradual consumption of solid foods after surgery.
3
消费, 使用
the use of goods or services in an economy to satisfy wants or support production
- National consumption of electricity peaks during heat waves.
在热浪期间，全国电力消费达到高峰。
- Global consumption of plastics has provoked calls for better recycling.
塑料的全球消费引发了更好回收的呼吁。
- Motor fuel consumption fell when more commuters chose public transit.
当更多通勤者选择公共交通时，发动机燃料消耗下降了。
- Household consumption of meat dropped as more people turned vegetarian.
随着更多人转向素食，家庭肉类消费下降了。
- The report analyzed industrial consumption of water in manufacturing.
该报告分析了制造业中水的工业消费。
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肺痨, 肺结核
a disease of the lungs, historically known as tuberculosis
- In the 19th century, consumption was the leading cause of death in Europe.
在19世纪，肺结核是欧洲主要的死亡原因。
- She worried a persistent cough and weight loss might indicate consumption.
她担心持续的咳嗽和体重减轻可能表明是肺痨。
- Sanatoriums were built to give consumption patients fresh air and rest.
疗养院的建立是为了给肺痨患者提供新鲜空气和休息。
- Writers of the Romantic era often used consumption as a metaphor for fragile beauty.
浪漫主义时代的作家经常用肺痨来比喻脆弱的美丽。
- His portrait shows the thin, pale features typical of consumption.
他的肖像显示了肺结核典型的瘦削、苍白特征。