con·sum·ingBrE/kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/NAmE/kənˈsuːmɪŋ/adjective[only before noun](ofafeeling, aninterest, etc.感情、兴趣等) sostrongorimportantthatittakesupallyourtimeandenergy强烈的;重要的;令人着迷的◆Basketballishisconsumingpassion. 篮球令他着迷。➡ see alsoall-consuming, time-consuming