Phrase
oral cavity
/ˈɔrəl ˈkæviti/
noun
口腔
The cavity of the mouth, especially the area behind the gums and teeth, bounded above by the hard and soft palates and below by the tongue.
- 1.
The cavity of the mouth, especially the part of the mouth behind the gums and teeth that is bounded above by the hard and soft palates and below by the tongue and by the mucous membrane connecting it with the inner part of the mandible.
口腔,尤指牙龈和牙齿后方的部分,上界为硬腭和软腭,下界为舌及连接下颌内部的黏膜。
口腔,尤指牙龈和牙齿后方的部分,上界为硬腭和软腭,下界为舌及连接下颌内部的黏膜。
In use
The dentist examined my oral cavity for any signs of infection.
Proper hygiene of the oral cavity is essential for overall health.
The tumor was located in the posterior part of the oral cavity.
in the oral cavity
表示位置
Bacteria can be found in the oral cavity.
细菌可以在口腔中找到。
the oral cavity of [someone/something]
表示所属
The oral cavity of a healthy person contains many microorganisms.
健康人的口腔中含有许多微生物。
within the oral cavity
更正式的用法
Connections
Confusing words
- mouth
- 嘴 · mouth 泛指嘴巴，日常用语；oral cavity 是解剖学术语，专指口腔内部结构。
Word family
- oral cavities
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用单数形式
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。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.