taurine
noun [ U ] biology, chemistry specialized uk/ˈtɔː.riːn/ us/ˈtɔːr.iːn/
牛黄酸，氨基乙磺酸
a type of amino acid (= one of the chemical substances found in plants and animals that combine to make proteins)
Because taurine is utilized by the body during exercise and in times of stress, it’s become a popular ingredient in energy drinks. 因为人体在运动和承受压力时会消耗牛磺酸，所以牛磺酸已经成为能量饮料中的热门成分。
taurine
adjective formal uk/ˈtɔː.raɪn/ us/ˈtɔːr.aɪn/
（像）公牛的
relating to or like a bull (= a male cow)
a special bullfight held to celebrate the taurine art 为庆祝斗牛术而举行的特别斗牛会