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

• One major problem is tooth decay.
  一个主要的问题是蛀牙。
• Other health benefits seen included protection against tooth plaque and potentially tooth decay, plus bone strengthening.
  茶在其他方面也颇有益处，它有益于防止牙菌斑的生成和蛀牙的形成，还能使得骨骼更为强健。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• It prevents tooth decay and cures bad breath.
  绿茶能防止蛀牙，治愈口臭。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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？
• 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。