1881, as a biochemical term, from German Enzym, coined 1878 by German physiologist Wilhelm Kühne (1837-1900), from Modern Greek enzymos "leavened," from en "in" (see en- (2)) + zyme "leaven" (see zymurgy). Related: Enzymotic.
权威例句
1. Tampering with a single enzyme can lead to untoward effects elsewhere.
破坏一种酶可能会导致在别处出现异常。
2. This enzyme would make the filtration of beer easier.
这种酶会使啤酒更容易过滤。
3. This change is considered to be due to denaturation of the enzyme.
据认为这种变化是由于酶的变性作用造成的.
4. Removal of the inducer results in immidiate cessation of enzyme synthesis.
除去诱导物就会立即终止酶的合成.
5. Above a certain temperature, the enzyme molecule will become unfolded.