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