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

• 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。
• 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。
• Decreased intake of sugars and well-balanced nutrition prevent tooth decay and premature tooth loss.
  减少糖的摄入以及平衡的营养可预防龋齿和牙齿过早脱落。
• 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。
• Although some dentists claim that sugar-free gum decreases the possibility of tooth decay, others are not convinced.
  尽管一些口腔医生提出无糖口香糖能够减少患蛀牙的可能性，有些医生却不这样认为。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。