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tooth

gb/tˈuθ/ us/tˈuθ/
A1 Αγγλικά
~ 1800
fog, kikényszerítő erő, valódi erő
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ A1
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] has [number] teeth
I have a tooth that hurts when I eat sweets.
Van egy fogam, amelyik fáj, ha édességet eszem.
The dentist said my wisdom tooth needs to be removed.
A fogorvos azt mondta, hogy ki kell húzni a bölcsességfogamat.
She chipped a tooth while playing basketball.
Sharks can grow a new tooth if one falls out.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I brush my teeth every morning.
Minden reggel fogat mosok.
The baby has one new tooth.
Kijött a babának egy új foga.
My tooth hurts.
He lost a tooth when he fell.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tooth' (singular) with 'teeth' (plural).
Σημασία
Hard part in the mouth
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
brush your teeth |lose a tooth |baby teeth |tooth decay |wisdom tooth
Συνώνυμα
fang (Refers to a long, pointed tooth, often in animals.)
Αντώνυμα
gum (The soft tissue that surrounds the base of the teeth; opposite in substance.)
Θέματα
health |anatomy |daily life |body
Ορισμός

A hard white part in your mouth that you use to bite and chew food.

One of the hard, white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing food.

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ B1
2
The gear's teeth were worn down from years of use.
A fogaskerék fogai az évek használata során lekoptak.
One of the comb's teeth is broken.
A fésű egyik foga eltört.
The saw's teeth need sharpening.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The comb has many teeth.
A fésűnek sok foga van.
The gear has 12 teeth.
A fogaskeréknek 12 foga van.
The saw teeth are sharp.
Σημασία
Tooth-like part on an object
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
gear tooth |comb teeth |saw teeth
Συνώνυμα
prong (A pointed or projecting part similar to a tooth but often longer or sharper.)
Θέματα
engineering |tools |technology |science
Ορισμός

A small part on a tool or machine that looks like a tooth.

A small projection on a tool, gear, comb, or similar object that resembles the shape of a tooth.

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ B2 INFORMAL
3
The new regulations have real teeth and will be enforced strictly.
Az új előírásoknak valódi erejük van, és szigorúan be is fogják tartatni őket.
Without funding, the policy has no teeth.
Finanszírozás nélkül a szakpolitikának nincs valódi ereje.
The treaty was given more teeth after revisions.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The rule has no teeth.
A szabálynak nincs valódi ereje.
This law has teeth now.
Ennek a törvénynek most már van valódi ereje.
The policy has more teeth than before.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may take 'teeth' literally and not understand the figurative meaning in this context.
Σημασία
Power or strength of something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
give teeth to [something] |law with no teeth
Συνώνυμα
power (General term for the ability to control or influence; less metaphorical.)
Αντώνυμα
weakness (Lack of strength or effectiveness.)
Θέματα
law |politics |core_vocabulary
Ορισμός

The power of a rule or law to make people follow it.

The ability of a rule, law, or action to have real effect or power, often used in the plural form 'teeth'.

Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
tooth
IPA
GB/tˈuθ/
US/tˈuθ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
tooth (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (tooth)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: tooth
  • Plural: teeth
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
teeth noun
Core family
toothache noun toothbrush noun A1 toothpaste noun A2
Related words
dentist noun A1 dental adjective A2 toothpick noun
Negative and opposite forms
toothless adjective
Advanced or less common
toothed adjective
Εκφράσεις

long in the tooth

1
/lˈɔŋ ˈɪn ðə tˈuθ/
idiom informal

Old in age or condition

Old or becoming old, often used humorously about people or things.

Παραδείγματα
  • He's getting a bit long in the tooth for playing football.
  • This car is long in the tooth but still runs well.

by the skin of your teeth

1
/bˈaɪ ðə skˈɪn əv jˈʊɹ tˈiθ/
idiom informal

Succeed narrowly/avoid failure

To succeed at something but only just, with almost no time or chance left.

Παραδείγματα
  • He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.
  • They escaped by the skin of their teeth.

by the skin of your teeth

2
/bˈaɪ ðə skˈɪn əv jˈʊɹ tˈiθ/
idiom informal

Barely succeed at something

To succeed in doing something, but only just.

Παραδείγματα
  • He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.
  • We caught the train by the skin of our teeth.

sweet tooth

1
/swˈit tˈuθ/
fixed phrase

love for sugary foods

A strong liking for food that tastes like sugar.

Παραδείγματα
  • I have a sweet tooth and love chocolate.
  • I have a real sweet tooth and can't resist chocolate.
  • Her sweet tooth makes dessert her favorite part of the meal.
  • If you have a sweet tooth, you'll love this bakery.

fight tooth and nail

1
/fˈaɪt tˈuθ ˈænd nˈeɪl/
idiom informal

Try extremely hard to win/achieve

To do everything you can to win or stop something from happening.

Παραδείγματα
  • They fought tooth and nail to protect their home.
  • She fought tooth and nail for her children’s rights.

fight tooth and nail

2
/fˈaɪt tˈuθ ˈænd nˈeɪl/
idiom informal

Fight very hard for something

To fight very strongly to achieve something or stop something from happening.

Παραδείγματα
  • They fought tooth and nail to protect their land.
  • She fought tooth and nail for her rights.

fight tooth and nail

3
/fˈaɪt tˈuθ ˈænd nˈeɪl/
idiom

fight very hard for something

To try extremely hard to get something or to stop something from happening.

Παραδείγματα
  • They fought tooth and nail to keep their business open.
  • The players are fighting tooth and nail for a place in the team.
  • Residents are fighting tooth and nail against the new development.

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