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to consume
01
消費する, 使用する
to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.
Transitive: to consume energy or resources
Example
During the winter months, households tend to consume more energy for heating to stay warm.
Efficient appliances and lighting systems can significantly lower the amount of electricity consumed in homes.
Electric vehicles are designed to be more efficient, consuming less energy compared to traditional gasoline-powered cars.
02
消費する, 食べる
to eat or drink something
Transitive: to consume food and drinks
Example
As part of the celebration, the family gathered to consume a delicious feast.
The picnic menu included a variety of dishes that everyone consumed with delight.
It 's important to consume a balanced diet that provides essential nutrients for overall health.
03
消費する, 購入する
to purchase and use goods or services for personal satisfaction or utilization
Transitive: to consume products
Example
Consumers often choose to consume products that align with their preferences and lifestyle.
During the holiday season, people tend to consume more goods as they shop for gifts and festive decorations.
Online shopping has changed the way people consume goods.
04
消費する, 焼き尽くす
(of fire) to destroy something completely
Transitive: to consume sth
Example
As the fire engulfed the dry grassland, it rapidly consumed the landscape.
The old building was consumed by flames, leaving only charred remnants of its structure.
The house fire spread rapidly, consuming everything in its path.
05
消費する, 吸収する
to completely occupy or fill the mind, often to the point of obsession or intense focus
Transitive: to consume one's thoughts or attention
Example
After the thrilling plot twist in the novel, the mystery consumed the reader 's thoughts.
Her passion for environmental sustainability consumed her thoughts.
The entrepreneur 's ambitious project consumed his every waking moment.
例
During the winter months, households tend to consume more energy for heating to stay warm.
Efficient appliances and lighting systems can significantly lower the amount of electricity consumed in homes.
Electric vehicles are designed to be more efficient, consuming less energy compared to traditional gasoline-powered cars.
As the population grows, cities continue to consume vast amounts of water for residential, industrial, and agricultural needs.
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