"metabolize" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 代谢

Definition

通过化学反应在体内处理物质，使其可被用作能量、成长或修复。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是正式、医学或科学用语。常与营养物质（如“代谢葡萄糖”）搭配，也和药物、毒素等一起用。多用被动语态。相关名词：'代谢'。

Examples

The body metabolizes sugar to produce energy.

身体**代谢**糖来产生能量。

Liver cells metabolize alcohol after you drink.

肝细胞在你喝酒后**代谢**酒精。

Some people metabolize caffeine faster than others.

有些人**代谢**咖啡因比别人快。

Not everyone metabolizes medicine at the same rate, so side effects can vary.

不是每个人**代谢**药物的速度都一样，所以副作用可能不同。

It's amazing how babies can quickly metabolize the nutrients in milk.

宝宝能很快**代谢**牛奶中的营养，真让人惊叹。

If your body can't metabolize certain foods, it could lead to health problems.

如果你的身体无法**代谢**某些食物，可能会出现健康问题。