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

• 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。
• The advice was not restricted to the prevention of tooth decay.
  这个忠告并不仅仅局限于预防龋齿。
• Brush your teeth regularly to guard against tooth decay.
  经常刷牙，预防龋齿。
• Halitosis can be caused by tooth decay or throat infections.
  龋齿或喉部感染可引起口臭。
• 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。
• 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。
• Too much sugar can cause tooth decay.
  吃太多糖会导致蛀牙。
• Drinking fluoridated water is one of the best ways to prevent tooth decay.
  喝含氟化物的水是防止蛀牙的最好办法之一。
• Xylitol can prevent you from getting tooth decay.
  木糖醇可以预防蛀牙。
• 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。