"eyeteeth" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 上犬齿

Definition

上犬齿是指上排的尖牙，在前牙两侧各有一个。这一词也常用于短语 'give my eyeteeth'，意指为了得到某物愿意放弃很重要的东西。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“eyeteeth” 多见于医学或习语 'give my eyeteeth for'（非常想得到某物，愿意付出很宝贵的东西）。通常用复数。和一般‘teeth’有区别。

Examples

Your eyeteeth are next to your front teeth.

你的**上犬齿**就在门牙旁边。

Children start to lose their eyeteeth around age ten.

孩子们大约十岁开始掉**上犬齿**。

A dentist can help if your eyeteeth do not grow straight.

如果你的**上犬齿**长得不正，牙医可以帮忙。

I'd give my eyeteeth for a week of vacation right now.

我现在真愿意用我的**上犬齿**换一周假期。

He flashed a smile, showing off his sharp eyeteeth.

他笑了，露出了锋利的**上犬齿**。

People would sell their eyeteeth to get tickets for that concert.

为了那场音乐会的门票，大家都愿意卖掉自己的**上犬齿**。