consumption /kənˈsʌmpʃən/ noun Learner's definition of CONSUMPTION
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: the act of eating or drinking something吃;喝 -
alcohol/milk/chocolate consumption = the consumption of alcohol/milk/chocolate饮酒;喝牛奶;吃巧克力
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Farms in the area grow food mostly for local consumption. [=they sell most of the food they grow to people who live nearby]这一地区农场种植的粮食主要供当地居民食用。
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This food is not fit for human consumption. [=not fit to be eaten by people]这种食物不适合人食用。
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The doctor recommended that she reduce her consumption of sugar. [=that she eat less sugar]医生建议她少吃糖。
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: the use of something (such as fuel)(燃料等的)消耗,耗费 3
: use by a particular group of people(为特定人群)使用