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。
• 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。
• 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。
• It is known as tooth decay.
  这就形成了龋齿。
• 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。
• Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.
  糖是造成蛀牙的主要原因。
• 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。
• Dental care: plaque and remove plaque through, reduce the tooth decay my teeth and formation of periodontal problem seldom happen.
  健齿：通过清除牙菌斑和牙垢，减少蛀牙和牙结石的形成，牙周问题甚少发生。
• 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。