1、Consumption rather than saving has become the central feature of contemporary societies.现代社会的主要特征是消费而不是储蓄。

2、In the developing world cigarette consumption is increasing.在发展中国家，香烟的消费量正在上升。

3、Gas and oil consumption always increases in cold weather.燃气和燃油的消耗量在天冷时总会增加。