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dentists

UK //ˈden.tɪst//US //ˈden.t̬ɪst//

词源

源自法语 'dentiste'(牙医),基于拉丁语 'dens'(牙齿)加上表示职业的后缀 '-ist'。

noun

❶ 牙科医生,专门从事牙齿和口腔健康护理的专业医疗人员,负责治疗蛀牙、牙龈疾病等口腔问题。

“I visit my dentists every six months for a check-up.”

(我每六个月去看一次牙医做检查。)

“The dentists recommended brushing teeth twice a day.”

(牙医建议每天刷牙两次。)

同义词:dental surgeon, orthodontist, dental practitioner

常见短语

dentists' office — 牙科诊所,指牙医工作和接待病人的专门场所,通常配备牙科治疗椅和相关医疗设备。

“There was a long queue at the dentists' office this morning.”

(今天早上牙科诊所排了很长的队。)