消耗1xiāohào 1.(精神、力量、东西等)因使用或受损失而渐渐减少{(of spirit, force, things, etc.) be gradually reduced due to use or damage; use up; expend; consume}: ~精力{wear down one's vigour}|~能量{consume energy}|高产、优质、低~。{high-yield, high-quality, and low-consumption} 2.使消耗{deplete}: ~敌人的有生力量。{deplete the enemy effectives}