endothermic
US /ˌen.doʊˈθɝː.mɪk/
UK /ˌen.dəʊˈθɜː.mɪk/
形容詞
1.
吸熱的
describing a chemical reaction or process that is accompanied by the absorption of heat
範例:
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Photosynthesis is an endothermic process because it requires energy from sunlight.
光合作用是一個吸熱過程，因為它需要來自陽光的能量。
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The melting of ice is an endothermic physical change.
冰的融化是一種吸熱物理變化。
2.
溫血的, 恆溫的
relating to an animal that is capable of the internal generation of heat; warm-blooded
範例:
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Mammals and birds are endothermic animals.
哺乳動物和鳥類是溫血動物。
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Being endothermic allows animals to remain active in cold environments.
溫血特性使動物能夠在寒冷的環境中保持活躍。
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