toothpaste
/ˈtuːθpeɪst/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #96 in the learning path
牙膏
Definitions
n. A substance used with a toothbrush to clean teeth.
牙膏
Example
I squeezed some toothpaste onto my brush before breakfast.
早餐前，我往牙刷上挤了些牙膏。
Regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste helps prevent tooth decay and can reduce the need for costly dental treatment.
经常使用含氟牙膏刷牙有助于预防蛀牙，并可减少昂贵牙科治疗的需求。
Collocations
- a tube of toothpaste
- fluoride toothpaste
- squeeze out toothpaste
Usage tip
toothpaste不可数；一管牙膏用a tube of toothpaste。
FAQ
- What does toothpaste mean?
- A substance used with a toothbrush to clean teeth.
- How is toothpaste pronounced?
- UK /ˈtuːθpeɪst/, US /ˈtuːθpeɪst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
