Word · Frequency #10293
enamels
牙釉质
enamels is the plural of enamel.
hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
- 1.
An opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects.
烘烤在金属或陶瓷制品上的不透明玻璃质涂层。
- 2.
hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
覆盖牙冠的坚硬白色物质
- 3.
A coating that dries to a hard, glossy finish.
干燥后形成坚硬光亮表面的涂层。
- 4.
a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection
一种用于装饰或保护的有色玻璃化合物,熔融于金属、玻璃或陶器表面
- 5.
The hard covering on the exposed part of a tooth.
牙齿外层的坚硬覆盖物。
- 6.
a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish
干燥后形成坚硬光亮表面的油漆
- 7.
A cosmetic intended to give the appearance of a smooth and beautiful complexion.
旨在使肤色光滑美丽的化妆品。
烘烤在金属或陶瓷制品上的不透明玻璃质涂层。；覆盖牙冠的坚硬白色物质；干燥后形成坚硬光亮表面的涂层。；一种用于装饰或保护的有色玻璃化合物,熔融于金属、玻璃或陶器表面；牙齿外层的坚硬覆盖物。
In use
Brushing too hard can damage the enamel on your teeth.
The dentist said my enamel is weaker than usual, so I should avoid sugary drinks.
Fluoride helps strengthen the enamel and protects teeth from decay.
n. the enamel on sth
enamel 表示牙釉质或器物表面的瓷釉时，通常为不可数名词。用 the enamel on sth 强调在某物表面上。
The enamel on his teeth was stained.
他牙齿上的牙釉质染上了污渍。
v. enamel sth (with sth)
enamel 作及物动词，指给某物上釉或饰以珐琅；若要说明釉料或图案，用介词 with。
The artist enamelled the copper tray with a bird design.
艺术家用鸟类图案给铜托盘涂上瓷釉。
v. be enamelled with sth
被动式 be enamelled with sth 常用来描述器物表面带有珐琅装饰。注意英式拼写 enamelled/enamelling，美式常作 enameled/enameling。
Connections
Collocations
- tooth enamel
- 牙釉质
- Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.牙釉质是人体中最坚硬的物质。
- enamel erosion
- 牙釉质侵蚀
- Acidic drinks can cause enamel erosion.酸性饮料会导致牙釉质侵蚀。
- enamel surface
- 牙釉质表面
- The dentist examined the enamel surface.牙医检查了牙釉质表面。
- weakened enamel
- 变弱的牙釉质
- Poor oral hygiene can lead to weakened enamel.口腔卫生差会导致牙釉质变弱。
- protect enamel
- 保护牙釉质
- Fluoride helps protect enamel.氟化物有助于保护牙釉质。
Confusing words
Learner notes
Memory Tip
enamel：牙冠上那层白亮的‘珐琅’硬壳，e 像颗牙，namel 记作‘拿膜’——牙齿表面拿一层釉膜。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：口腔健康科普、牙科诊所、日常护齿对话 该义项指覆盖牙冠的坚硬白色物质，在牙科专业讨论和日常健康话题中都比较常见，通常不带有明显的正式或口语色彩；口语里也常直接说 tooth enamel。
Grammar Note
英式拼作 enamelled/enamelling，美式拼作 enameled/enameling。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Camel and mammal genuinely rhyme with the stressed syllable of enamel (/ˈnæməl/). Panel and flannel share a similar spelling pattern but end in /nəl/, not /məl/, so they look alike but do not rhyme exactly. Also beware email, which looks similar but is pronounced /ˈiːmeɪl/.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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