to eat; to drink; to smoke; to take
to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
チームは開幕試合で惨敗を喫した。
The team suffered a crushing defeat in the opening match.
連続して敗北を喫しているチームに焦りが見える。
Anxiety is showing in the team that has been suffering consecutive defeats.
紅茶を静かに喫するひとときが至福に感じる。
Quietly sipping tea feels like pure bliss.