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dental

UK //ˈden.təl//US //ˈden.t̬əl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'dentalis',来自 'dens'(牙齿)。17世纪通过法语进入英语。

adjective

❶ 与牙齿或牙科相关的,用于描述涉及牙齿健康、治疗或护理的事物。

“She has a dental appointment tomorrow to check her cavities.”

(她明天有个牙科预约,检查她的蛀牙。)

“Regular dental care is essential for preventing gum disease.”

(定期牙科护理对预防牙龈疾病至关重要。)

同义词:odontological, tooth-related, oral

noun

❶ 语言学中,指发音时舌尖接触上齿的辅音,如英语中的 /θ/ 和 /ð/。

“The 'th' sound in 'think' is a dental consonant.”

('think' 中的 'th' 音是一个齿音辅音。)

“Spanish has several dental sounds that English speakers may find difficult.”

(西班牙语中有几个齿音,英语母语者可能会觉得困难。)

同义词:dental consonant

常见短语

dental hygiene — 牙齿卫生,指保持牙齿和口腔清洁健康的日常护理习惯。

“Good dental hygiene includes brushing twice a day and flossing regularly.”

(良好的牙齿卫生包括每天刷牙两次和定期使用牙线。)

dental insurance — 牙科保险,一种涵盖牙科治疗和检查费用的保险计划。

“Her dental insurance covers 80% of the cost for fillings.”

(她的牙科保险涵盖了80%的补牙费用。)