- 1.
消耗，花费 -
• The compilation of this dictionary consumed a lot of our time energy. 编这本字典耗费了我们许多时间和精力。 -
• The air conditioner consumes a lot of electricity. 这台空调很耗电。 - 2.
吃光，大吃；喝光 -
• He consumed all the sandwiches. 他吃光了所有的三明治。 - 3.
烧毁，毁灭 -
• The building was consumed with fire. 这座大楼被大火烧毁。 - 4. 常用被动
使着迷；充满 -
• He was consumed with curiosity. 他的心里充满了好奇。 -
• The prisoner was consumed with the sole idea of escape. 那犯人一心想着逃跑。 - 5.
挥霍，浪费 -
• They soon consumed their fortunes. 他们很快就把财产挥霍干净。