新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

gum

英  [gʌm]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • gums

    1[C, U 有变体名词] 口香糖

    Gum is a substance, usually tasting of mint, which you chew for a long time but do not swallow.

    双语例句

    例:

    I do not chew gum in public.

    我不在公共场合嚼口香糖。

    2[C 可数名词] 齿龈

    Your gums are the areas of firm, pink flesh inside your mouth, which your teeth grow out of.

    双语例句

    例:

    The toothbrush gently removes plaque without damaging the gums or causing bleeding.

    这种牙刷可以温和去除牙菌斑,不会伤及牙龈或引起牙龈出血。