Metabolism
01
新陈代谢, 代谢作用
the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use
例子
Metabolism involves various biochemical reactions that convert nutrients from food into energy.
新陈代谢涉及将食物中的营养物质转化为能量的各种生化反应。
Regular exercise can boost metabolism, helping to burn calories more efficiently.
定期锻炼可以促进新陈代谢，帮助更有效地燃烧卡路里。
02
变态, 代谢变态
the rapid process in which a larval form reorganizes its body's structure and functions to emerge as a mature adult
例子
The swallowtail butterfly 's metabolism inside the chrysalis takes about two weeks before it emerges with fully formed wings.
燕尾蝶在蛹内的新陈代谢大约需要两周时间，然后才会以完全形成的翅膀出现。
In warm ponds, a tadpole 's metabolism accelerates, shrinking its tail and growing its hind legs.
在温暖的池塘中，蝌蚪的新陈代谢加速，使其尾巴缩小并生长后腿。
