toothbrush

🇬🇧 UK/'tu:θbrʌʃ/🇺🇸 US
A2

Definitions

n.

A small brush with a long handle, used with toothpaste to clean the teeth.

牙刷

v.

To clean or scrub with a toothbrush.

用牙刷刷洗

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
toothstem
+
brushstem
=toothbrush

Common Collocations

  • 1.electric toothbrush电动牙刷
  • 2.toothbrush holder牙刷架
  • 3.soft-bristled toothbrush软毛牙刷
  • 4.[change your toothbrush]更换牙刷

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Dentists recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months.

  • 2.

    She packed her toothbrush and toothpaste before the overnight trip.

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