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tooth MOUTHtU:Wn [C]pl teeth ti:Pany of the hard white objects in the mouth, which are used for biting and chewing牙齿a broken tooth一颗破损的牙齿a missing tooth一颗掉了的牙齿front/back teeth前/后牙false teeth假牙Brush your teeth thoroughly morning and night.早上和晚上彻底地刷牙。(Br and Aus) I had to have a tooth out (Am pulled) (= removed).我不得不拔掉一颗牙齿。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。The dentist said he would be able to fill the tooth rather than take it out.这位牙医说他会补这颗牙而不是拔掉它。To get your teeth into something is to deal with it or become involved in it with great energy and enthusiasm.专注于I'm so bored at work, I wish they'd give me something I could really get my teeth into.我太厌倦工作了,我希望他们会给我一件我真正能够潜心去做的事。If something sets your teeth on edge it annoys you very much.使人恼火That DJ's voice really sets my teeth on edge.那个唱片节目主持人的嗓音真的使我很不舒服。If you fight tooth and nail you try very hard to get something you want.竭尽全力We fought tooth and nail to get the route of the new road changed.我们奋力斗争,要求改变新道路的路线。They opposed the legislation tooth and nail.他们竭尽全力反对这条法规。The tooth fairy is an imaginary being whom children believe takes away a baby tooth which has come out and leaves them money instead.牙仙(儿童认为取走其乳牙并留下一小笔钱的仙人) [EYETOOTH]
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