premolar
US /ˌpriːˈmoʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˌpriːˈməʊ.lər/
名词
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.
示例:
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Humans typically have eight premolars, two on each side of the upper and lower jaws.
人类通常有八颗前磨牙，上下颌每侧各两颗。
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The dentist examined the patient's premolars for signs of decay.
牙医检查了患者的前磨牙是否有蛀牙迹象。
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