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

• But what if the way you brush your teeth actually makes you more susceptible to cavities, tooth decay and gum disease?
  但是要是你刷牙的方式实际上更容易让你的牙齿蛀牙，产生牙齿蛀蚀和得牙龈疾病呢？
• Brush your teeth regularly to guard against tooth decay.
  经常刷牙，预防龋齿。
• 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。
• 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。
• Xylitol can prevent you from getting tooth decay.
  木糖醇可以预防蛀牙。
• One major problem is tooth decay.
  一个主要的问题是蛀牙。
• Too much sugar can cause tooth decay.
  吃太多糖会导致蛀牙。
• 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。
• It is known as tooth decay.
  这就形成了龋齿。
• It prevents tooth decay and cures bad breath.
  绿茶能防止蛀牙，治愈口臭。