the amount used or eaten

As a nation, our consumption of junk food is horrifying. 我们整个国家对垃圾食品的消费量十分惊人。

We need to cut down on our fuel consumption by having fewer cars on the road. 我们需要通过减少路上行驶的车辆以降低燃料消耗。

the act of using, eating, or drinking something

The meat was clearly unfit for human consumption (= not safe for people to eat). 这肉显然不适合给人食用。

These products are not for national consumption, but for export. 这些产品只供出口不供国内消费。

the situation in which information, entertainment, etc. is intended for a particular group of people

This memo is for internal consumption only. 这份备忘录仅供内部使用。

The movie was not intended for public consumption. 这部电影不打算公映。