Metabolism
01
代謝, 新陳代謝
the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use
例
Metabolism involves various biochemical reactions that convert nutrients from food into energy.
代謝は、食物から栄養素をエネルギーに変換するさまざまな生化学反応を含みます。
Regular exercise can boost metabolism, helping to burn calories more efficiently.
定期的な運動は代謝を高め、カロリーをより効率的に燃焼させるのに役立ちます。
02
変態, 代謝的変態
the rapid process in which a larval form reorganizes its body's structure and functions to emerge as a mature adult
例
The swallowtail butterfly 's metabolism inside the chrysalis takes about two weeks before it emerges with fully formed wings.
アゲハチョウのさなぎの中での代謝は、完全に形成された翅で出現する前に約2週間かかります。
In warm ponds, a tadpole 's metabolism accelerates, shrinking its tail and growing its hind legs.
暖かい池では、オタマジャクシの代謝が加速し、尾を縮め、後ろ足を成長させます。
