amylase
amylase — 名詞
1. A digestive enzyme found in saliva, the pancreas, and some plants. It helps brea
澱粉酶
可把澱粉分解成糖的酵素
A digestive enzyme found in saliva, the pancreas, and some plants. It helps break starch into smaller sugars.
Salivary amylase starts breaking down starch while Hiro chews his lunch.
唾液中的澱粉酶會在 Hiro 咀嚼午餐時開始分解澱粉。
collocation: salivary amylase
The nurse said Nora's amylase level was high after the stomach pain.
護士說 Nora 胃痛後的澱粉酶數值偏高。
medical pattern: amylase level was high
This lab test measures amylase in the blood to check the pancreas.
這項化驗會測量血液中的澱粉酶，以檢查胰臟。
Without enough amylase, the body cannot turn starch into simple sugar.
如果沒有足夠的澱粉酶，身體就無法把澱粉變成較簡單的糖。
The biology teacher explained that amylase helps digest bread and rice.
生物老師解釋說，澱粉酶能幫助消化麵包和米飯。
- enzyme
broader term — many enzymes do other jobs and do not break down starch
- digestive enzyme
broader phrase — includes enzymes that break down fat or protein as well as starch
文法句型
amylase in + saliva/blood
amylase level
salivary/pancreatic amylase
用法筆記
This word is mainly used in biology and medicine. In health contexts, people often talk about amylase levels or amylase tests rather than using the term in general conversation.