consumption
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/kənˈsʌmpʃn/
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/kənˈsʌmpʃn/
using up energy, food, or materials; the amount used
The high consumption of electricity in summer increases our bills.
夏季的高电力消耗增加了我们的账单。
buying and using products
High consumption of goods drives economic growth in many countries.
商品的高消费推动了许多国家的经济增长。
a serious lung disease
In the past, consumption was a common and often fatal illness.
过去,肺痨是一种常见且往往致命的疾病。