C1 noun 중립

consumption

/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption refers to the act of using up resources, goods, or services, as well as the ingestion of food or drink. In an economic context, it describes the total amount of goods and services purchased and used by individuals or households.

예시

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1

The doctor recommended reducing his salt consumption to lower his blood pressure.

The doctor recommended reducing his salt intake to lower his blood pressure.

2

The government has issued a formal report regarding the nation's annual energy consumption.

The government has issued a formal report regarding the nation's annual energy use.

3

My old laptop's power consumption is so high that the battery barely lasts an hour.

My old laptop's power usage is so high that the battery barely lasts an hour.

어휘 가족

명사
consumption
Verb
consume
형용사
consumable
관련
consumer
💡

암기 팁

Think of a fire 'consuming' wood; it uses the resource until it is completely gone.

빠른 퀴즈

The steady rise in the ____ of natural resources is a major concern for environmentalists.

정답!

정답은: consumption

예시

1

The doctor recommended reducing his salt consumption to lower his blood pressure.

everyday

The doctor recommended reducing his salt intake to lower his blood pressure.

2

The government has issued a formal report regarding the nation's annual energy consumption.

formal

The government has issued a formal report regarding the nation's annual energy use.

3

My old laptop's power consumption is so high that the battery barely lasts an hour.

informal

My old laptop's power usage is so high that the battery barely lasts an hour.

4

The study examines the correlation between domestic consumption and gross domestic product.

academic

The study examines the correlation between household spending and gross domestic product.

5

We need to analyze the current consumption patterns of our target demographic to optimize inventory.

business

We need to analyze the current buying habits of our target demographic to optimize inventory.

어휘 가족

명사
consumption
Verb
consume
형용사
consumable
관련
consumer

자주 쓰는 조합

mass consumption usage of goods by a large number of people
fuel consumption the amount of fuel used by a vehicle or engine
conspicuous consumption spending money on luxury goods to publicly display wealth
domestic consumption goods and services used within a specific country
energy consumption the total amount of energy used by a system or population

자주 쓰는 구문

for public consumption

intended to be seen or heard by the general public

fit for human consumption

safe for people to eat or drink

time-consuming

taking a lot of time to complete

자주 혼동되는 단어

consumption vs consumerism

Consumption is the act of using resources, while consumerism is the social/economic ideology that encourages buying goods.

consumption vs assumption

Phonetically similar, but assumption means something accepted as true without proof.

📝

사용 참고사항

In C1 academic and business English, consumption rarely refers to eating; it almost always refers to the use of energy, data, or economic resources.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the verb 'consume' when a noun is required, or they pluralize it as 'consumptions' when it should remain uncountable in a general sense.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a fire 'consuming' wood; it uses the resource until it is completely gone.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to take up wholly' or 'to devour.'

문법 패턴

Usually uncountable when referring to the general act of using resources. Often followed by the preposition 'of'. Can function as a noun adjunct, such as in 'consumption tax'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In modern discourse, 'conspicuous consumption' is a key sociological concept used to critique status-seeking through wealth display.

빠른 퀴즈

The steady rise in the ____ of natural resources is a major concern for environmentalists.

정답!

정답은: consumption

관련 단어

homovitic

C1

Relating to or characterized by having the same life force, essential vitality, or fundamental biological nature. It is an obscure term used in high-level academic or philosophical contexts to describe entities that share a common living essence.

homosistness

C1

To actively process or adjust diverse elements within a system to ensure they achieve a state of internal uniformity or structural consistency. It involves the standardization of variables to eliminate outliers and maintain a balanced, predictable output.

semichromity

C1

Describing a visual state or quality characterized by partial coloration or muted chromatic intensity. It refers to an appearance that is neither fully monochrome nor fully saturated, often used to describe images or materials with limited color range.

bipathency

C1

The state or quality of having two distinct paths, routes, or channels available for passage or communication. It often refers to a system or anatomical structure where two separate ways are simultaneously open or functional, providing redundancy or dual access.

monoannfy

C1

Characterized by a singular, repetitive annual recurrence that lacks variation or excitement. It describes processes or states that follow an unyielding, once-yearly pattern, often leading to a sense of predictable stagnation.

compathness

C1

To actively harmonize or align individual emotional states and professional trajectories within a group setting. It refers to the process of integrating empathy into a shared strategic path to ensure collective success.

misaudcy

C1

Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.

contrafractward

C1

To shift or move an object or structure in a specific direction intended to counteract or resist an impending fracture or break. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe corrective maneuvering that prevents structural failure.

univerbor

C1

Relating to or characterized by the linguistic process where a phrase or sequence of words becomes a single word over time. It describes the morphological fusion of distinct elements into a unified lexeme, such as 'nevertheless' or 'goodbye'.

foreacrtude

C1

Describing a state of proactive mental sharpness and foresight, specifically used to characterize an individual or strategy that anticipates future challenges with acute precision. It combines the prefix 'fore-' (before) with a root suggesting sharpness or acidity of mind, indicating a high level of preparedness and perceptive planning.

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