consumption
gb/kənsˈʌmpʃən/ us/kənsˈʌmpʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2600
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
action
1
Use of goods or services
The act of using goods, services, or resources.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s consumption of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consumption' with 'consumer', which is a person who buys goods or services, not the act itself.
Synonyma
use (More general and less formal; can apply to any instance of putting something into service.)
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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.)
Kolokace
energy consumption
|water consumption
|fuel consumption
|high consumption
|reduce consumption
Témata
economics
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Energy consumption has increased significantly over the last decade.
- The government is trying to reduce water consumption during the drought.
- 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.
- We must lower our water consumption.
- Fuel consumption is higher in winter.
- They want to cut energy consumption.
- The city tracks power consumption every month.
Podstatné jméno
B1
action
2
Eating or drinking something
When someone eats or drinks something.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s consumption of [food/drink]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'eat' or 'drink' instead of 'consumption' in formal writing, where 'consumption' is more appropriate.
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.)
Kolokace
alcohol consumption
|meat consumption
|sugar consumption
|moderate consumption
Témata
food
|health
|food_drink
Příklady
- Alcohol consumption is prohibited for people under 21 in the US.
- Moderate sugar consumption is recommended for good health.
- 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.
- Alcohol consumption is not allowed here.
- He reduced his sugar consumption.
- Meat consumption is falling in some countries.
- Too much salt consumption is bad.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
quantity
3
Amount of fuel or energy used
How much fuel, power, or energy a machine uses.
Vzorec užití:
[machine]'s [fuel/energy] 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.)
Kolokace
fuel consumption rate
|low energy consumption
|measure fuel consumption
Témata
technology
|transportation
|energy
|science
Příklady
- This car has low fuel consumption compared to others in its class.
- We need to monitor electricity consumption in the factory.
- 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.
- We check the power consumption every month.
- The machine's fuel consumption is too high.
- Low energy consumption saves money.
- They measure gas consumption carefully.
Podstatné jméno
B2
action
4
Buying and using goods in economy
When people buy and use things as part of the economy.
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.)
Kolokace
consumer consumption
|domestic consumption
|private consumption
Témata
economics
|business
|finance
Příklady
- Domestic consumption has slowed due to economic uncertainty.
- Private consumption accounts for a large part of GDP.
- 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.
- Private consumption is important for the economy.
- Consumption affects the GDP.
- People's spending habits change total consumption.
- Consumption grew last year.
Podstatné jméno
literary
C1
entity
5
Old term for tuberculosis disease
An old word for tuberculosis, a serious lung disease that makes people very weak and thin.
Synonyma
tuberculosis (Modern medical term for the disease formerly called 'consumption'.)
Kolokace
die of consumption
|suffer from consumption
Témata
medicine
|history
|health
Příklady
- In the 19th century, many people died from consumption.
- Consumption was once a leading cause of death in Europe.
- Her pale face made them fear she had contracted consumption.
Učební příklady
- Long ago, many died from consumption.
- Consumption is now called tuberculosis.
- He got sick with consumption in old times.
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.