"molars" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 臼齒

Definition

臼齒是位於嘴巴後方的大型牙齒，用於咀嚼和磨碎食物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

說到多顆時用複數「臼齒」，單數為「臼齒」。在牙科，專指後側用來磨碎食物的大牙，不包括門牙或犬齒。

Examples

Children usually get their first molars around age six.

兒童通常在六歲左右長出第一顆**臼齒**。

The dentist said my molars are healthy.

牙醫說我的**臼齒**很健康。

Food can get stuck between your molars.

食物可能會卡在你的**臼齒**之間。

One of my wisdom molars had to be removed last year.

我去年不得不拔掉一顆智慧**臼齒**。

Brushing your molars well can prevent a lot of cavities.

好好刷**臼齒**可以預防很多蛀牙。

After the filling, my molars felt a bit sensitive.

補牙後，我的**臼齒**有點敏感。