consume

• 动词，表示吃、喝或使用资源、消耗物品的行为。

A verb used to indicate the act of eating, drinking, or using up a resource.

1. A2formal

   To eat or drink something.

   吃喝

   • She consumed a large meal after the long hike.
   • It is important to consume enough water daily.
   • He consumed the entire bottle of juice.

   同义词devourdowndrinkeatgobblegulpingestswallowwolf

2. Use up resourcesB1formal

   To use something such as time, energy, or fuel.

   消耗

   • The car consumes a lot of gasoline.
   • This project consumed all of our available resources.
   • The process consumes a significant amount of electricity.

   同义词burndepletedrainexhaustexpendspenduse uputilize

3. Absorb or engageB2formal

   To be completely absorbed by an idea, feeling, or activity.

   全神贯注

   • He was consumed by jealousy.
   • She was consumed with curiosity about the mystery.
   • The audience was consumed by the performance.

   同义词absorbdevourdominateengageengrossgripobsessoccupypreoccupyrivet