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

• Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.
  糖是造成蛀牙的主要原因。
• 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。
• The Pathogenic Bacteria Analysis of Plaque and Saliva from Susceptible Senile Persons with Root Surface Caries; The advice was not restricted to the prevention of tooth decay.
  老年根面龋易感者牙菌斑与唾液中致龋菌分析这个忠告并不仅仅局限于预防龋齿。
• If teeth tooth decay before boring to the dental pulp cavity, because root canal treatment technology was not developed teeth almost to escape the pull of fate.
  以前如果牙齿蛀牙蛀到牙髓腔，由于当时根管治疗的技术并不发达，牙齿几乎难逃拔掉的命运。
• 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。
• Halitosis can be caused by tooth decay or throat infections.
  龋齿或喉部感染可引起口臭。
• 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。
• 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。
• It prevents tooth decay and cures bad breath.
  绿茶能防止蛀牙，治愈口臭。
• 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。