tooth
/ˈtuθ/KK
變化形
teeth
1.
牙齒
長在口腔內、用來咬和咀嚼食物的硬質構造。
用法:可與所有格連用,如「my tooth」;談牙痛時常用「toothache」或「one’s tooth hurts」。
I have a small problem with one of my teeth.
我的其中一顆牙齒有個小問題。
I brush my teeth after breakfast and before bed.
我早餐後和睡前都會刷牙。
還有 2 個進階的意思(國小之後才會學到)
2.
齒;齒狀突起
工具、機械或其他物品上呈尖狀或齒狀的突出部分,常用於切割、咬合或固定。
用法:常與表示物品的名詞連用,例如鋸齒、梳齒或齒輪的齒。
Be careful—the teeth of this saw are very sharp.
小心,這把鋸子的鋸齒非常鋒利。
Several teeth were broken, so I could not close my jacket.
幾個齒壞了,所以我的外套扣不起來。
3.
口味;嗜好
對某類食物的喜愛,最常見於表示喜歡甜食的固定說法。
用法:通常用單數並搭配「have」,例如「have a sweet tooth」。
My brother has a sweet tooth, so he always has room for cake after dinner.
我哥哥愛吃甜食,所以晚餐後總是還吃得下蛋糕。
常見錯誤
My tooth is very pain.
My tooth hurts./I have a painful tooth.
I went to the dentist to wash my teeth.
I went to the dentist to have my teeth cleaned.
I have a toothache in my tooth.
I have a toothache./My tooth hurts.
I brush my tooth twice a day.
I brush my teeth twice a day.
相關字詞
學習提示
・「tooth」除了指牙齒,也可指鋸子、梳子或拉鍊上的齒狀部分。
・「a sweet tooth」是固定說法,意思是愛吃甜食,不能依字面理解成「一顆甜的牙齒」。