premolar
US /ˌpriːˈmoʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˌpriːˈməʊ.lər/
名詞
前磨牙
a tooth with a broad crown and two cusps, located between the canines and molars in humans and most other mammals. Premolars are used for grinding and crushing food.
範例:
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Humans typically have eight premolars, two on each side of the upper and lower jaws.
人類通常有八顆前磨牙，上下頜每側各兩顆。
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The dentist examined the patient's premolars for signs of decay.
牙醫檢查了患者的前磨牙是否有蛀牙跡象。
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