in the teeth

adv.

1. Bacteria sticks to food debris in the teeth, causing decay.
细菌附着在牙缝中的食物残渣上,道致蛀牙。

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2. The Government's decision is a real kick in the teeth for the unions.
政府的决定是对工会的重大打击。

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3. The new law was passed in the teeth of strong opposition.
尽管遭到了强烈的反对,新法仍然得以通过。

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4. Several of the child's teeth were knocked out in the accident.
在那次事故中,这孩子的几颗牙齿被打掉了。

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5. The dentist filled several cavities in my teeth.
牙医给我的牙堵了好几个洞 excavation 指“挖掘的洞”,如:

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6. The bandit bared his teeth in an insolent smile.
那匪徒龇牙咧嘴地狞笑。

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