Wordiyoconsume
🇬🇧 UK/kәn'sju:m/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To use up a resource; to eat or drink; to completely occupy one's thoughts or energy
消耗，消费；吃喝；（思想上）完全占据
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.consume resources消耗资源
- 2.consume food食用食物
- 3.consumed by fire被火吞没
Example Sentences
- 1.
Americans consume vast quantities of energy every year to power their homes and vehicles.
- 2.
The fire will consume the entire building if we don't act quickly to contain it.