metabolism

/məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/

the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals

中文释义：新陈代谢；变态

The caterpillar undergoes a remarkable metabolism to become a butterfly.

毛毛虫经历显著的新陈代谢变成蝴蝶。

Scientists study the metabolism of frogs to understand their life cycle.

科学家研究青蛙的新陈代谢以了解其生命周期。