catabolism
US /kəˈtæbəlɪzəm/
UK /kəˈtæbəlɪzəm/
名詞
分解代謝, 異化作用
the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy
範例:
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During intense exercise, the body increases catabolism to release energy.
在劇烈運動期間，身體會增加分解代謝以釋放能量。
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The process of digestion involves catabolism of food into smaller molecules.
消化過程涉及食物的分解代謝，將其分解成更小的分子。