HSK 6
消耗
xiāohào动
to consume; to use up; to deplete; to expend; (old) news; mail; message
频繁开关设备会消耗更多电。
Pín fán kāi guān shè bèi huì xiāo hào gèng duō diàn.
Frequently switching equipment on and off consumes more electricity.
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