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。
• Dental care: plaque and remove plaque through, reduce the tooth decay my teeth and formation of periodontal problem seldom happen.
  健齿：通过清除牙菌斑和牙垢，减少蛀牙和牙结石的形成，牙周问题甚少发生。
• Decreased intake of sugars and well-balanced nutrition prevent tooth decay and premature tooth loss.
  减少糖的摄入以及平衡的营养可预防龋齿和牙齿过早脱落。
• 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。
• It prevents tooth decay and cures bad breath.
  绿茶能防止蛀牙，治愈口臭。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。