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

• 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。
• Too much sugar can cause tooth decay.
  吃太多糖会导致蛀牙。
• 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。
• 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。
• Dear, since to know you, I often toothache, because with you are too sweet, and will be tooth decay!
  亲爱的，自从认识你以后，我常牙痛，因为与你在一起太甜蜜了，会蛀牙！
• 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。
• 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 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。
• 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。