dental

英 ['dent(ə)l]美 ['dɛntl]
  • adj. 牙科的；牙齿的，牙的
  • n. 齿音
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中文词源

dental 牙齿的

来自PIE*dent, 牙齿，来自PIE*ed的现在分词，词源同edible, tooth.

英文词源

dental (adj.)
1590s, from Middle French dental "of teeth" or Medieval Latin dentalis, from Latin dens (genitive dentis) "tooth," from PIE root *dent- (see tooth).

双语例句

1. I know it's a good idea to use dental floss.
我知道用洁牙线是一个好主意。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The coroner recorded a verdict of acci-dental death.
验尸官作出了意外死亡的结论。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The fees offered by the NHS do not recompense dental surgeons for their professional time.
国民医疗保健系统所支付的费用中不涵盖牙科诊疗费用。
来自柯林斯例句
4. A school dental service exists in theory, but in practice, there are few dentists to work in them.
照理说，学校也有牙医诊所，可实际上，里面的牙医寥寥无几。
来自柯林斯例句
5. You can get free dental treatment.
你可以得到免费的牙齿治疗。
来自辞典例句