Protein Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

protein

noun

快速理解

What does "Protein" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Protein"?

蛋白質是生物體中重要的有機大分子,由胺基酸組成,對生命活動至關重要。

  1. 1

    基本營養素

    EN: a nutrient found in food that is essential for growth and repair of body tissues

    翻譯: 一種存在於食物中的營養素,對身體組織的生長和修復至關重要

  2. 2

    生物分子

    EN: a complex organic molecule composed of amino acids, forming a fundamental part of all living organisms

    翻譯: 一種由胺基酸組成的複雜有機分子,是所有生物的基本組成部分

  3. 3

    飲食來源

    EN: a dietary component obtained from foods like meat, eggs, beans, and dairy products

    翻譯: 從肉類、雞蛋、豆類和乳製品等食物中獲得的飲食成分

  4. 4

    補充品

    EN: a powdered supplement used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts to support muscle building

    翻譯: 運動員和健身愛好者用來支持肌肉生長的粉末狀補充品

小提醒:注意 'protein' 是可數名詞,但泛指時常作不可數名詞使用。例如:'This food is high in protein.' (正確) 而非 'This food is high in proteins.' (除非特指多種蛋白質)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Protein" in English

How to pronounce "Protein" in English?"Protein" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Protein" from YouTube Videos

Carl Schoonover: How to look inside the brain

TED

Today, a century later, when researchers want to visualize neurons, they light them up from the inside rather than darkening them, And there's several ways of doing this, But one of the most popular ones involves green fluorescent protein.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Protein"?How does "Protein" change by context?

1. a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, and beans, that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong

一種存在於食物(如肉類、蛋類、豆類)中的物質,為身體生長和維持強健所必需

Chicken and fish are excellent sources of protein.

雞肉和魚肉是優質的蛋白質來源。

Athletes often need more protein in their diet.

運動員的飲食通常需要更多的蛋白質。

2. any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells

任何一類含氮的有機化合物,是活細胞的基本組成部分

Hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen in the blood.

血紅蛋白是一種在血液中輸送氧氣的蛋白質。

Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

酵素是加速體內化學反應的蛋白質。

3. a food or supplement rich in this substance

富含此物質的食物或補充品

She added a scoop of protein to her smoothie after the workout.

她在鍛鍊後在奶昔中加入了一勺蛋白粉。

This energy bar is high in protein and fiber.

這款能量棒富含蛋白質和纖維。

4. a complex molecule that performs a specific function in an organism, often determined by its unique three-dimensional structure

一種在生物體內執行特定功能的複雜分子,其功能通常由其獨特的三維結構決定

The spike protein on the virus's surface allows it to enter human cells.

病毒表面的棘蛋白使其能夠進入人體細胞。

Researchers are studying how misfolded proteins can cause diseases.

研究人員正在研究錯誤折疊的蛋白質如何導致疾病。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Protein"?How to make natural sentences with "Protein"?
PatternMeaningExample
protein + from + source來自...的蛋白質He prefers protein from plant sources. (他偏好來自植物的蛋白質。)
high/low in protein蛋白質含量高/低This snack is high in protein and low in sugar. (這種零食蛋白質含量高,糖分低。)
a source of protein蛋白質的來源Lentils are an excellent source of protein. (扁豆是極佳的蛋白質來源。)
digest/absorb protein消化/吸收蛋白質The body needs enzymes to digest protein. (身體需要酵素來消化蛋白質。)
protein + that/which + clause...的蛋白質They studied a protein which regulates cell growth. (他們研究了一種調節細胞生長的蛋白質。)
rich in protein富含蛋白質The meal was rich in protein and essential nutrients. (這餐飯富含蛋白質和必需營養素。)
consume/eat protein攝取/吃蛋白質Athletes need to consume adequate protein daily. (運動員每天需要攝取足夠的蛋白質。)
a type of protein一種蛋白質Collagen is a type of protein found in skin. (膠原蛋白是存在於皮膚中的一種蛋白質。)

用法說明

How is "Protein" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Protein"?

protein 與 a protein

  • protein(不可數名詞)通常指「蛋白質」這種營養物質或化學物質的總稱,作為一個整體概念。
  • a protein(可數名詞)則指特定的一種蛋白質分子或蛋白質來源。
  • 當談論飲食、營養或化學成分時,常用不可數的 protein
  • 當在生物化學中討論不同種類的蛋白質,或指一餐中的一道蛋白質食物時,則用可數的 a proteinproteins。 EN: You need to eat enough protein to build muscle. 翻譯: 你需要攝取足夠的蛋白質來增肌。

EN:Insulin is a protein that regulates blood sugar.

翻譯:胰島素是一種調節血糖的蛋白質。

總結建議

一般談論營養攝取時用不可數的 protein,特指某種蛋白質時則用可數形式。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Protein" and similar words?How to choose "Protein" vs alternatives?

protein vs peptide

protein(蛋白質)是由多個peptide(肽)組成的大型、複雜分子,具有完整的生物功能;peptide則是較短的胺基酸鏈,通常是蛋白質的片段或前體。

protein vs amino acid

amino acid(胺基酸)是構成protein(蛋白質)的基本單元;protein則是由許多胺基酸以肽鍵連接而成的聚合物。

protein vs enzyme

所有enzyme(酶)都是protein(蛋白質),但並非所有蛋白質都是酶。酶是一類具有催化生物化學反應特定功能的蛋白質。

口語用法

How is "Protein" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Protein"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或轉述他人關於蛋白質的觀點、建議或常見說法時,常用 "protein"。 EN: My trainer always says, "Don't skip your protein after a workout." 翻譯: 我的健身教練總是說:「運動後不要跳過蛋白質攝取。」

EN:She was like, "I need more plant-based protein in my diet."

翻譯:她當時就說:「我的飲食中需要更多植物性蛋白質。」

語氣強調

在口語中,會透過重音、語調或重複來強調 "protein",以凸顯其重要性或表達強烈意見。 EN: No, I said I need PROTEIN, not just any snack. 翻譯: 不,我說我需要的是「蛋白質」,不是隨便什麼點心。

EN:This bar has protein, protein, and more protein—it's perfect!

翻譯:這條能量棒有蛋白質、蛋白質,還有更多蛋白質——太完美了!

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,"protein" 有時會作為一個具體的填充詞,特別是在健康、飲食相關話題的對話中。 EN: So for breakfast, I'll have... uh... maybe some eggs for protein. 翻譯: 所以早餐呢,我會吃…呃…或許來點雞蛋補充蛋白質。

EN:The key to recovery is, you know, getting enough... protein.

翻譯:恢復的關鍵在於,你知道的,攝取足夠的…蛋白質。

注意:以上口語用法(如引述、語氣強調、作為停頓填充)僅限於非正式對話。在正式寫作(如學術論文、科學報告、官方文件)中,應直接、明確地使用 "protein",避免模仿口語的停頓或強調結構,以保持文體的嚴謹與客觀。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Protein"?What fixed phrases with "Protein" should I remember?

high in protein

adjective phrase

蛋白質含量高的

a good source of protein

noun phrase

良好的蛋白質來源

protein intake

noun phrase

蛋白質攝取量

protein shake

noun phrase

蛋白質奶昔/高蛋白飲品

complete protein

noun phrase

完全蛋白質

protein synthesis

noun phrase

蛋白質合成

protein-rich

adjective

富含蛋白質的

protein powder

noun phrase

蛋白粉

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Protein"?Which "Protein" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I need to eat more proteins.

I need to eat more protein.

在一般日常語境中,'protein' 作為營養物質是不可數名詞,指蛋白質的總稱,不應使用複數形式。

×Protein is essential for building muscle.

Protein is essential for building muscle.

當 'protein' 泛指蛋白質這種營養物質時,是不可數名詞,前面不加冠詞 'a'。

×Different foods contain different protein.

Different foods contain different proteins.

當指特定種類的蛋白質分子(如科學或生物學語境)時,'protein' 是可數名詞。此處指不同種類的蛋白質,應使用複數。

×Protein help repair tissues.

Protein helps repair tissues.

當 'protein' 作為不可數名詞、指整體概念時,是單數,動詞應使用第三人稱單數形式。

×This shake is rich of protein.

This shake is rich in protein.

描述某物富含蛋白質時,固定搭配是 'rich in protein',而不是 'rich of protein'。

×I bought a protein high bar.

I bought a high-protein bar.

在複合形容詞中,'high-protein' 需要用連字號連接,並放在名詞 'bar' 之前。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Protein"?What are tense/participle forms of "Protein"?