We calculate hypermetabolism by actually measuring it.是什么意思？

We calculate hypermetabolism by actually measuring it.

通过实际测量来计算高代谢状态.

we

pron. 我们，咱们，笔者，本人，朕，人们；

例句
...expensive make-up that we saw being advertised by a beautiful model...
我们所见的由一位漂亮模特代言的昂贵化妆品

calculate

vt.& vi. 计算，估计，打算，计划，旨在；vt. 预测，推测；

例句
From this you can calculate the total mass in the Galaxy...
由此你可以算出银河系的总质量。

hypermetabolism

n. 新陈代谢增进，代谢亢进；

例句
We calculate hypermetabolism by actually measuring it.
通过实际测量来计算高代谢状态.

by

prep. 在…旁边，表示方式，由于，经过；adv. 经过，表示保留或保存时用，短暂拜访；

例句
...expensive make-up that we saw being advertised by a beautiful model...
我们所见的由一位漂亮模特代言的昂贵化妆品

actually

adv. 实际上，事实上，确实，竟；

例句
How big is the abyss between what you think you are and what you actually are?
你对自己的认识和真实的你之间差别到底有多大？

measuring

v. 量( measure的现在分词 )，测量，衡量，量出；

例句
You'll need such information to use as a baseline for measuring progress.
你会需要这些信息作为衡量进展的基准。

it

pron. 它，他，正好是所需的，事实[情况]；n. <美俚>傻瓜，笨蛋，<俚>绝妙的人，理想的东西，登峰造极；

例句
I suggest you leave it to an expert...
我建议你把它留给专家来解决。