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

• 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。
• It prevents tooth decay and cures bad breath.
  绿茶能防止蛀牙，治愈口臭。
• 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？
• 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。
• One major problem is tooth decay.
  一个主要的问题是蛀牙。
• It is known as tooth decay.
  这就形成了龋齿。
• Too much sugar can cause tooth decay.
  吃太多糖会导致蛀牙。
• Brush your teeth regularly to guard against tooth decay.
  经常刷牙，预防龋齿。
• 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。
• A colorless crystalline salt of sodium ( NaF) used in fluoridation of water and to prevent tooth decay.
  一种无色晶状钠盐（NaF），用于氟化水和防止牙齿腐烂。