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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Halitosis can be caused by tooth decay or throat infections.
  龋齿或喉部感染可引起口臭。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。