gum

🇬🇧 UK/gʌm/🇺🇸 US
GREB2

Definitions

n.

The firm flesh surrounding the base of the teeth; a sticky substance from plants; chewing gum.

牙龈;树胶;口香糖

v.

To chew without teeth; to stick or coat with gum.

用牙床咀嚼;涂胶粘合

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
gumother
=gum

Common Collocations

  • 1.chewing gum口香糖
  • 2.bubble gum泡泡糖

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Brushing your gums regularly helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

  • 2.

    The sticky gum residue on the road was difficult to remove from shoe soles.

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