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 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.
  糖是造成蛀牙的主要原因。
• 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。
• But the sugar feeds plaque bacteria that cause tooth decay.
  但是糖能被蚀斑的细菌分解使牙齿腐烂。
• 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。
• Brush your teeth regularly to guard against tooth decay.
  经常刷牙，预防龋齿。