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

• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• AIM: To study the risk factors of baby bottle tooth decay ( BBTD).
  目的：探讨引起婴幼儿猛性龋的危险因素。
• 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。
• Halitosis can be caused by tooth decay or throat infections.
  龋齿或喉部感染可引起口臭。