Definition
to consume or diminish a significant portion of a valuable resource
大量消耗；耗费
This machine eats up a lot of energy, leading to increased costs.
这台机器消耗大量能源，导致成本增加。
Their plan ended up eating up too much time and money during implementation.
他们的计划在实施过程中耗费了太多时间和金钱。
Environmental issues are eating up our natural resources at an alarming rate.
环境问题正以惊人的速度消耗我们的自然资源。