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tooth

gb/tˈuθ/ us/tˈuθ/
A1 Inglés
~ 1800
fog, kikényszerítő erő, valódi erő
SUSTANTIVO A1
1
fog A1
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tooth' (singular) with 'teeth' (plural).
Significado
Hard part in the mouth
Colocaciones
brush your teeth |lose a tooth |baby teeth |tooth decay |wisdom tooth
Sinónimos
fang (Refers to a long, pointed tooth, often in animals.)
Antónimos
gum (The soft tissue that surrounds the base of the teeth; opposite in substance.)
Temas
health |anatomy |daily life |body
Definición

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.

SUSTANTIVO B1
2
fog B1
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Significado
Tooth-like part on an object
Colocaciones
gear tooth |comb teeth |saw teeth
Sinónimos
prong (A pointed or projecting part similar to a tooth but often longer or sharper.)
Temas
engineering |tools |technology |science
Definición

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.

SUSTANTIVO B2 INFORMAL
3
kikényszerítő erő C1
valódi erő B2
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners may take 'teeth' literally and not understand the figurative meaning in this context.
Significado
Power or strength of something
Colocaciones
give teeth to [something] |law with no teeth
Sinónimos
power (General term for the ability to control or influence; less metaphorical.)
Antónimos
weakness (Lack of strength or effectiveness.)
Temas
law |politics |core_vocabulary
Definición

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'.

Gramática
Forma de diccionario
tooth
AFI
GB/tˈuθ/
US/tˈuθ/
Sílabas y acento
tooth (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (tooth)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
  • Base: tooth
  • Plural: teeth
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones

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.

Ejemplos
  • 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.

Ejemplos
  • 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.

Ejemplos
  • 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.

Ejemplos
  • 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.

Ejemplos
  • 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.

Ejemplos
  • 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.

Ejemplos
  • 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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