to consume
01
消耗, 使用
to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.
Transitive: to consume energy or resources
例子
During the winter months, households tend to consume more energy for heating to stay warm.
在冬季，家庭往往会消耗更多的能源来取暖以保持温暖。
Electric vehicles are designed to be more efficient, consuming less energy compared to traditional gasoline-powered cars.
电动汽车被设计得更高效，与传统汽油动力汽车相比消耗更少的能源。
02
消费, 吃或喝
to eat or drink something
Transitive: to consume food and drinks
例子
After a long day at work, she was ready to consume a hearty meal.
在漫长的一天工作之后，她准备享用一顿丰盛的饭菜。
It 's important to consume a balanced diet that provides essential nutrients for overall health.
摄入提供全面健康所需基本营养的均衡饮食很重要。
03
消费, 购买和使用
to purchase and use goods or services for personal satisfaction or utilization
Transitive: to consume products
例子
Consumers often choose to consume products that align with their preferences and lifestyle.
消费者经常选择消费符合他们偏好和生活方式的产品。
During the holiday season, people tend to consume more goods as they shop for gifts and festive decorations.
在假期期间，人们购买礼物和节日装饰品时往往会消费更多的商品。
04
吞噬, 彻底毁灭
(of fire) to destroy something completely
Transitive: to consume sth
例子
The raging wildfire quickly consumed acres of forest.
肆虐的野火迅速吞噬了数英亩的森林。
The old building was consumed by flames, leaving only charred remnants of its structure.
那座旧建筑被火焰吞噬，只留下了其结构的烧焦残余。
05
消耗, 占据心思
to completely occupy or fill the mind, often to the point of obsession or intense focus
Transitive: to consume one's thoughts or attention
例子
Her passion for environmental sustainability consumed her thoughts.
她对环境可持续性的热情占据了她的思想。
After the thrilling plot twist in the novel, the mystery consumed the reader's thoughts.
在小说中令人兴奋的情节转折之后，这个谜团占据了读者的思想。
词汇树
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