mouth
/maʊθ/ (n.); /maʊð/ (v.)
CEFR level A1Topic HealthWord #418 in the learning path
嘴；口腔
Definitions
n. the opening in your face used for eating and speaking
嘴；口腔
n. the opening of a cave or where a river meets the sea
河口；入口
v. to form words with your lips without making a sound
用口形无声地说
Example
The dentist asked me to open my mouth wider.
牙医让我把嘴张大一点。
Wetlands near the mouth of a river provide valuable habitats and help protect coastal communities from flooding.
河口附近的湿地提供了宝贵的栖息地，也有助于保护沿海社区免遭洪灾。
Collocations
- open your mouth
- the mouth of a river
- word of mouth
Word family
- mouthful (n.)
- mouthwash (n.)
- mouthpiece (n.)
Usage tip
名词末音为/θ/；动词末音为/ð/。
FAQ
- What does mouth mean?
- the opening in your face used for eating and speaking the opening of a cave or where a river meets the sea to form words with your lips without making a sound
- How is mouth pronounced?
- UK /maʊθ/ (n.); /maʊð/ (v.), US /maʊθ/ (n.); /maʊð/ (v.). Use the audio buttons above to listen.
