consumption

alcohol/milk/chocolate consumption = the consumption of alcohol/milk/chocolate饮酒；喝牛奶；吃巧克力

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。

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。

The doctor recommended that she reduce her consumption of sugar. [=that she eat less sugar]医生建议她少吃糖。

electricity/gas consumption = the consumption of electricity/gas电/燃气的消耗

The jet's high fuel consumption makes it expensive to operate.这种喷气式飞机的高油耗导致其运营成本很高。

The governor said that the report was not for public consumption. [=it was not meant to be seen by the general public; it was intended only for a few people]州长表示不打算将这份报告公之于众。

Rates of consumption typically rise as income increases.消费率通常随着收入的增加而上升。

He died of consumption.他死于肺结核。