Definitions
n. A sweet substance chewed but not swallowed
口香糖
n. The firm pink flesh surrounding the bases of teeth
牙龈
n. A sticky substance from plants, often used for making glue
树胶；胶质
Example
She offered me a piece of mint gum.
她给了我一片薄荷口香糖。
Regular dental checkups can help detect gum disease before it causes serious damage.
定期进行牙科检查有助于在牙龈疾病造成严重损害前发现问题。
Collocations
- chewing gum
- a piece of gum
- gum disease
- natural gum
Usage tip
口香糖不可数；牙龈通常用复数gums。
FAQ
- What does gum mean?
- A sweet substance chewed but not swallowed The firm pink flesh surrounding the bases of teeth A sticky substance from plants, often used for making glue
- How is gum pronounced?
- UK /ɡʌm/, US /ɡʌm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
