consumption
gb/kənsˈʌmpʃən/ us/kənsˈʌmpʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2600
fogyasztás, felhasználás, bevitel, energiafogyasztás, fogyasztói kiadások, tüdővész, tuberkulózis
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
fogyasztás
B1
felhasználás
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s consumption of [something]
Energy consumption has increased significantly over the last decade.
Az energiafogyasztás jelentősen megnőtt az elmúlt évtizedben.
The government is trying to reduce water consumption during the drought.
A kormány az aszály idején igyekszik csökkenteni a vízfogyasztást.
Her daily coffee consumption is surprisingly high.
We need to track fuel consumption for each vehicle.
The report shows a rise in electricity consumption.
Učební příklady
My phone battery consumption is very high.
A telefonom energiafogyasztása nagyon magas.
We must lower our water consumption.
Csökkentenünk kell a vízfogyasztásunkat.
Fuel consumption is higher in winter.
They want to cut energy consumption.
The city tracks power consumption every month.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consumption' with 'consumer', which is a person who buys goods or services, not the act itself.
Význam
Use of goods or services
Kolokace
energy consumption
|water consumption
|fuel consumption
|high consumption
|reduce consumption
Synonyma
use (More general and less formal; can apply to any instance of putting something into service.)
|
utilization (More formal and technical, often used in business or engineering contexts.)
Antonyma
production (Refers to the creation of goods or services, the opposite of using them.)
Témata
economics
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The act of using goods, services, or resources.
The action of using goods, services, or resources.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
2
fogyasztás
B1
bevitel
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s consumption of [food/drink]
Alcohol consumption is prohibited for people under 21 in the US.
Az Egyesült Államokban a 21 éven aluliak számára tilos az alkoholfogyasztás.
Moderate sugar consumption is recommended for good health.
Az egészség megőrzéséhez mérsékelt cukorfogyasztás ajánlott.
The doctor advised him to reduce his meat consumption.
High salt consumption can lead to health problems.
Fruit and vegetable consumption has increased in recent years.
Učební příklady
My coffee consumption is too high.
Túl magas a kávéfogyasztásom.
Alcohol consumption is not allowed here.
Itt tilos az alkoholfogyasztás.
He reduced his sugar consumption.
Meat consumption is falling in some countries.
Too much salt consumption is bad.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'eat' or 'drink' instead of 'consumption' in formal writing, where 'consumption' is more appropriate.
Význam
Eating or drinking something
Kolokace
alcohol consumption
|meat consumption
|sugar consumption
|moderate consumption
Synonyma
intake (Common in health and nutrition contexts; refers to the amount consumed.)
Antonyma
abstinence (The act of not consuming certain foods or drinks, especially alcohol.)
Témata
food
|health
|food_drink
Definice
When someone eats or drinks something.
The act of eating or drinking something.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
fogyasztás
B1
Vzorec užití:
[machine]'s [fuel/energy] consumption
This car has low fuel consumption compared to others in its class.
Ennek az autónak alacsony az üzemanyag-fogyasztása a kategóriájába tartozó többi modellhez képest.
We need to monitor electricity consumption in the factory.
Nyomon kell követnünk a gyár villamosenergia-fogyasztását.
The engine's fuel consumption increases at higher speeds.
Reducing energy consumption is a key goal for the company.
Solar panels help reduce household power consumption.
Učební příklady
This car has low fuel consumption.
Ennek az autónak alacsony a fogyasztása.
We check the power consumption every month.
Minden hónapban ellenőrizzük az áramfogyasztást.
The machine's fuel consumption is too high.
Low energy consumption saves money.
They measure gas consumption carefully.
Význam
Amount of fuel or energy used
Kolokace
fuel consumption rate
|low energy consumption
|measure fuel consumption
Synonyma
expenditure (Formal; can be used for resources like energy but also for money.)
Antonyma
generation (In energy contexts, refers to producing energy rather than using it.)
Témata
technology
|transportation
|energy
|science
Definice
How much fuel, power, or energy a machine uses.
The amount of fuel, electricity, or other energy used by a machine or process.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
4
Domestic consumption has slowed due to economic uncertainty.
A belföldi fogyasztás a gazdasági bizonytalanság miatt lelassult.
Private consumption accounts for a large part of GDP.
A magánfogyasztás a GDP jelentős részét teszi ki.
The government encourages local production and consumption.
Rising incomes have led to increased consumer consumption.
Exports fell while domestic consumption grew.
Učební příklady
Domestic consumption is growing fast.
A belföldi fogyasztás gyorsan növekszik.
Private consumption is important for the economy.
A magánfogyasztás fontos a gazdaság számára.
Consumption affects the GDP.
People's spending habits change total consumption.
Consumption grew last year.
Význam
Buying and using goods in economy
Kolokace
consumer consumption
|domestic consumption
|private consumption
Synonyma
demand (Refers specifically to the desire or need for goods and services, which drives consumption.)
Antonyma
saving (Keeping money instead of spending it on goods and services.)
Témata
economics
|business
|finance
Definice
When people buy and use things as part of the economy.
The act of purchasing and using goods and services as part of economic activity.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
LITERARY
5
tüdővész
C2
tuberkulózis
B2
In the 19th century, many people died from consumption.
A 19. században sokan haltak meg tüdővészben.
Consumption was once a leading cause of death in Europe.
A tüdővész egykor az egyik vezető halálok volt Európában.
Her pale face made them fear she had contracted consumption.
Učební příklady
Long ago, many died from consumption.
Régen sokan haltak meg tüdővészben.
Consumption is now called tuberculosis.
A tüdővészt ma tuberkulózisnak nevezik.
He got sick with consumption in old times.
Význam
Old term for tuberculosis disease
Kolokace
die of consumption
|suffer from consumption
Synonyma
tuberculosis (Modern medical term for the disease formerly called 'consumption'.)
Témata
medicine
|history
|health
Definice
An old word for tuberculosis, a serious lung disease that makes people very weak and thin.
An old term for pulmonary tuberculosis, a serious infectious disease affecting the lungs, causing wasting of the body.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
consumption
IPA
GB/kənsˈʌmpʃən/
US/kənsˈʌmpʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - sump - tion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sump)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: consumption
- Plural: consumption, consumptions
Příbuzná slova
Forms
consumptions
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
non-consumable
adjective
Advanced or less common
overconsumption
noun
Výrazy
for public consumption
1/fɚ pˈʌblɪk kənsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
Intended for general public viewing or knowledge
Made for everyone to see or know, not private.
Příklady
- The politician's remarks were clearly meant for public consumption.
- This version of the report is for public consumption; the full one remains confidential.
fuel consumption
1/fjˈul kənsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Amount of fuel used by machine/vehicle
How much fuel a car, plane, or machine uses over time or distance.
Příklady
- Fuel consumption increases when you drive fast.
- Hybrid cars have lower fuel consumption than traditional cars.
mass consumption
1/mˈæs kənsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
Large-scale use of goods by many people
When many people use a product or service.
Příklady
- Television became popular with the arrival of mass consumption in the 20th century.
- Fast fashion relies on mass consumption to stay profitable.