cavity

US /ˈkæv.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˈkæv.ə.t̬i/
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1.

腔, 洞

a hollow space within a solid object or body

:
The surgeon examined the abdominal cavity.
外科医生检查了腹腔。
There was a small cavity in the rock.
岩石上有一个小洞。
2.

蛀牙, 龋洞

a decayed part of a tooth; a dental caries

:
The dentist found a small cavity in my molar.
牙医在我的磨牙上发现了一个小蛀牙。
Regular brushing helps prevent cavities.
定期刷牙有助于预防蛀牙。