词汇 tartar 在中文的含义

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tartar

US /ˈtɑːr.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈtɑːr.t̬ɚ/
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名词

1.

牙垢, 牙石

a hard calcified deposit that forms on the teeth and contributes to their decay

示例:
Regular brushing helps prevent the buildup of tartar.
定期刷牙有助于防止牙垢的形成。
The dentist removed the tartar from my teeth during the cleaning.
牙医在洗牙时去除了我牙齿上的牙垢
2.

泼妇, 凶悍的人

a fierce or difficult person, especially a woman

示例:
She's a real tartar when it comes to negotiating.
她在谈判时是个真正的泼妇
Beware of the old lady; she's a bit of a tartar.
小心那位老太太;她有点凶悍
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