metabolism

• 指生物体内维持生命所进行的所有化学反应的总称，包括将食物转化为能量以及合成和分解物质以支持生长与修复。

A noun referring to the chemical processes in a living cell or organism that are necessary for life, including the transformation of substances for energy and growth.

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1. Chemical processes in living organismsB2formalscientific

   The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, including the conversion of food into energy.

   新陈代谢

   • A fast metabolism helps you burn calories more quickly.
   • Exercise can boost your metabolism significantly.
   • The doctor explained how metabolism affects weight management.

2. Biological transformationC1formalscientific

   The marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals, such as insects and amphibians.

   变态

   • The caterpillar's metabolism changes dramatically during metamorphosis.
   • Scientists study the metabolism of tadpoles as they become frogs.
   • The insect's metabolism accelerates during the pupal stage.

   同义词metamorphosistransformation