| 单词 | consumptive |
| 释义 | consumptive adjective,noun[C] old-fashioneduk/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv/us/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv/(aperson)sufferingfromconsumption: 结核病患者She didn'tliveverylong- she was (a) consumptive.她没有活多久——她患了肺结核。 Respiratory disorders
Examplesofconsumptiveconsumptive Adequately identifying and effectively measuring all relevantconsumptiveand non-consumptivevalues of varying stockholders is a non-trivial and complex matter, but it must be undertaken. From theCambridge English Corpus Of equal interest is the fact that the death of aconsumptivehas several characteristics that lend themselves to literary and musical representation. From theCambridge English Corpus The widespread association of this disease with a dissolute life-style also explains a curious double standard regardingconsumptivewomen. From theCambridge English Corpus The constraints on trade, such as spatial constraints, limitations on trade between sectors in the economy, onlyconsumptiveuse, etc. must be clearly stated. From theCambridge English Corpus Theconsumptivemanifestation of inequality did not simply divide into elites and commoners. From theCambridge English Corpus They regarded the impractical,consumptivedoctor as their champion. From theCambridge English Corpus These findings were consistent with the pattern ofconsumptivecoagulopathy, which seemed to improve after 24 hours. From theCambridge English Corpus Although all participants in this debate agreed that appearances mattered, they disagreed as to whatconsumptivepractices enabled both a 'modern' and a respectable look. From theCambridge English Corpus Families chose to re-allocate their time and labour power in order to expand theirconsumptivepossibilities. From theCambridge English Corpus And, finally, what do these results tell us about theconsumptivepower of the labouring classes? From theCambridge English Corpus As water rights are defined asconsumptiveuse, this return flow is not guaranteed. From theCambridge English Corpus The water treatment plant requires quantity and quality water since they produce treated water forconsumptivepurposes. From theCambridge English Corpus In contrast, when water flows are low, water in storage can be released to meetconsumptiveneeds. From theCambridge English Corpus Consumptivewater rights allow for full consumption of the water, which means that downstream users have no right to return flow. From theCambridge English Corpus These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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