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

• It prevents tooth decay and cures bad breath.
  绿茶能防止蛀牙，治愈口臭。
• Apples also act as a toothbrush, cleaning teeth and killing bacteria in the mouth, which may reduce the risk of tooth decay.
  苹果还有牙刷作用，洁齿和杀灭口腔细菌，减少龋齿的危险。
• Tooth decay begins when teeth are not cleaned properly after eating.
  进食后没有适当清洁牙齿，是蛀牙的导火线。
• Sugarless yoghurt could help beat bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease, say scientists.
  科学家们发现，无糖酸奶有助于减轻口腔异味、蛀牙和牙龈疾病。
• 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！
• 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。
• Sugar is believed to be the major cause of tooth decay.
  人们相信糖是导致蛀牙的主要原因。
• Brush your teeth regularly to guard against tooth decay.
  经常刷牙，预防龋齿。
• But the sugar feeds plaque bacteria that cause tooth decay.
  但是糖能被蚀斑的细菌分解使牙齿腐烂。
• Too much sugar can cause tooth decay.
  吃太多糖会导致蛀牙。