Unit Two The Global Drink consume v
消费,消耗掉 ; 烧掉He consumed much time and energy in writing this book
This is a time-consuming job
大火吞噬了半个森林后才被扑灭
( before ) Fire consumed half the forest before it was stopped
consumption 消耗 ; 消耗量 a large consumption of foodThese goods are produced for domestic consumption
This work is not intended for popular consumption
这部作品不是给一般人读的
consumer n
消费者 年轻消费者有令人吃惊的购买力
Young consumers have surprising purchasing power
originate v
开始 起因 发源 (in, from) 这个电视剧源于一个真实的故事
The TV series originated from a true story
originate the practice of monthly reports
开创了每月报告的惯例 establish v
创办,建立 ; 证实 ; 使处于 establishment n
确立 制定 他已在商界牢固确立了他的位置
He has established himself firmly in business
establish a hospital/a shop/a new state establish … as … 使处于 ( 某种位置