tooth decay

英 [tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ]

美 [tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ]

n.  蛀牙;龋齿

柯林斯词典

• 蛀牙;龋齿
  If you havetooth decay, one or more of your teeth has become decayed.

英英释义

noun

• soft decayed area in a tooth
  Synonym:cavitycariesdental caries

双语例句

• Tooth decay is common in the United States and around the world.
  龋齿在美国以及全世界都很普遍。
• Drinking fluoridated water is one of the best ways to prevent tooth decay.
  喝含氟化物的水是防止蛀牙的最好办法之一。
• Kissing is also recommended for gums and teeth because it increases production of saliva, which helps kill the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease.
  接吻对牙龈和牙齿有好处。因为接吻可以增加唾液的分泌，从而有助于杀死引起蛀齿和牙龈疾病的细菌。
• Brush your teeth regularly to guard against tooth decay.
  经常刷牙，预防龋齿。
• The advice was not restricted to the prevention of tooth decay.
  这个忠告并不仅仅局限于预防龋齿。
• AIM: To study the risk factors of baby bottle tooth decay ( BBTD).
  目的：探讨引起婴幼儿猛性龋的危险因素。
• Dear, since to know you, I often toothache, because with you are too sweet, and will be tooth decay!
  亲爱的，自从认识你以后，我常牙痛，因为与你在一起太甜蜜了，会蛀牙！
• Cranberries may help prevent tooth decay and cavities, research suggests.
  研究指出，小红莓可助防止蛀牙和蛀洞。
• The nation's largest dental group said chewing sugarless gum for20 minutes after each meal can reduce tooth decay.
  国家最大的牙科小组说在每顿饭后咀嚼无糖的口香糖20分钟可以减少牙齿腐蚀。
• Floss: This is essential to reduce tooth decay and gum disease.
  用牙线清洁牙缝：这是一种必不可少的可以减少龋齿和牙床疾病的方式。