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
Loanwordgumother
=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.