定义
the gums (anatomy): 牙龈，牙床（解剖学）
Chewing tobacco is bad for your gums.咀嚼烟草对你的牙龈不好。
(a piece of) chewing gum: （一块）口香糖，泡泡糖
注意：千万不能在chewing gum前面加不定冠词a。
Would you like some chewing gum? Would you like a piece of chewing gum?你想要一些泡泡堂吗？你想要一块口香糖吗？
a stick of gum 一片口香糖
Pronunciation examples
UK: Please don't chew gum in my lesson. Go and put it in the bin.
US: I have very healthy teeth and gums.
- "This is a reminder from Dr. Pulyer Molar and the Happy Gums Dental Care Clinic for Mr. Bruno Delavigne."
- "Your business card was attached to the patient's buttocks with chewing gum. He refuses to reveal his name, and broke a fire-extinguisher during check in."
- "Several wads of chewing gum wedged beneath the paper tray"
- "We will be using a local anesthetic to numb your gums, so please let us know if you are allergic to any medication."
