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单词 consume
释义

consume ​‌‌

​verb transitive
UK /kənˈsjuːm/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyconsume
he/she/itconsumes
present participleconsuming
past tenseconsumed
past participleconsumed
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    ​formalto eat or drink something

    Many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they consume.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words meaning to eat
    eat
    swallow
    have
    Synonyms and related words
    General words meaning to drink
    drink
    swallow
    have
  2. 2
    to use a supply of something such as time, energy, or fuel

    The new light bulbs consume less electricity.

    Synonyms and related words
    To use something, or to be used
    go towards
    bring in
    fall back on
  3. 3
    ​formalto destroy something completely, especially by burning it

    In 1541 a fire consumed most of the town and much of the castle.

    Synonyms and related words
    To burn something
    burn
    set light to something
    burn down
  4. 4
    to take all of your attention so that you cannot think of anything else
    be consumed with/by something:

    I was consumed with curiosity about my new neighbour.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressed
    inspire
    attract
    interest

consume ​‌‌

​verb transitive
US /kənˈsum/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyconsume
he/she/itconsumes
present participleconsuming
past tenseconsumed
past participleconsumed
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    to eat or drink something

    Many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they consume.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words meaning to eat
    eat
    swallow
    have
    Synonyms and related words
    General words meaning to drink
    drink
    swallow
    have
  2. 2
    to use a supply of something such as time, energy, or fuel

    The new light bulbs consume less electricity.

    Synonyms and related words
    To use something, or to be used
    repurpose
    use
    bring in
  3. 3
    to take all of your attention so that you cannot think of anything else
    be consumed with/by something:

    I was consumed with curiosity about my new neighbor.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressed
    inspire
    attract
    interest
  4. 4
    to destroy something completely, especially by burning it

    In 1541 a fire consumed most of the town and much of the castle.

    Synonyms and related words
    To burn something
    burn
    set light to something
    burn down
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