Toothpaste - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：toothpaste (Toothpaste)

Toothpaste 🔊

/ˈtuːθpeɪst/

A soft, thick substance you put on your toothbrush to clean your teeth.

toothpaste 🔊

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/ˈtuːθpeɪst/

A soft, thick substance used with a toothbrush to clean and polish teeth.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from 'tooth' (forming 'teeth') and 'paste' (smooth mixture).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'tooth' + 'paste' = a paste to clean teeth.

📖 Example

The child was excited to pick a new toothpaste with his favorite cartoon character on the tube. 🔊 The child was excited to pick a new toothpaste with his favorite cartoon character on the tube.

🔗 Collocations

fluoride toothpaste – toothpaste containing fluoride for cavity protection

toothpaste tube – the container that holds toothpaste

squeeze toothpaste – to press the tube to get toothpaste out

🔄 Synonyms

dentifrice (n.) – a paste or powder for cleaning teeth

dental cream (n.) – a creamy substance for cleaning teeth

📖 Cultural Story

The first modern toothpaste in a tube was introduced by Colgate in the 1890s, revolutionizing dental hygiene.