The big difference between “drought-tolerant” plants and these tough plants: metabolism. 两种植物最大的区别在于其新陈代谢的方式
This drug speeds up your metabolism. 这种药物会加快你的新陈代谢。
The body's metabolism is slowed down by extreme cold. 严寒可以使身体新陈代谢的速度下降。
Exercise can increase your metabolic rate. 运动可以提高新陈代谢率。