toothpick

'tu:θpik

n. pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth

n. 牙签

39,532

BNC 频率

13,691

使用频率

tooth 意为“牙齿”，pick 意为“挑选、捡起”，合在一起即“用于挑牙齿的工具”，即“牙签”。

例句

1. I always carry a toothpick in my pocket after meals.

我吃完饭后总是把牙签放在口袋里。

2. She used a toothpick to remove food stuck between her teeth.

她用牙签把卡在牙齿之间的食物取出来。

3. The restaurant provided toothpicks for the customers.

餐厅为顾客提供了牙签。