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消耗
xiāohào
Description
"消耗"的意思是用掉能量、时间或者东西。
"消耗" means to use up energy, time, or things.
运动的时候，我们会消耗很多体力，所以会觉得累。
When exercising, we 消耗 a lot of physical strength, so we feel tired.
Meanings
消耗xiāohào
to use up; to consume (energy, resources)
跑步消耗了很多能量。
Running consumes a lot of energy.
消耗xiāohào
consumption; expenditure
这台机器的电力消耗很大。
This machine uses a lot of electricity.
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Notes
- Etymology
消 (to dissolve/disappear) + 耗 (to use up), together meaning to deplete gradually.
- Nuance
消耗 stresses gradual using-up of energy/resources; 消费 refers more to spending money.
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