buckteeth
Upper front teeth that protrude significantly outward over the lower lip, often due to jaw alignment or dental conditions. This physical trait is commonly associated with specific facial structures and is frequently addressed through orthodontic treatment.
예시
3 / 5The little boy had messy hair and prominent buckteeth that made his smile very memorable.
The little boy had messy hair and prominent buckteeth that made his smile very memorable.
Orthodontic intervention is often recommended for patients with severe buckteeth to prevent future dental wear.
Orthodontic intervention is often recommended for patients with severe buckteeth to prevent future dental wear.
I used to hate my buckteeth, but now I think they give my face a unique character.
I used to hate my buckteeth, but now I think they give my face a unique character.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'buck' (a male rabbit or deer) which is often depicted with two large, prominent front teeth.
빠른 퀴즈
The orthodontist explained that her _____ were caused by a narrow upper jaw.
정답!
정답은: a
예시
The little boy had messy hair and prominent buckteeth that made his smile very memorable.
everydayThe little boy had messy hair and prominent buckteeth that made his smile very memorable.
Orthodontic intervention is often recommended for patients with severe buckteeth to prevent future dental wear.
formalOrthodontic intervention is often recommended for patients with severe buckteeth to prevent future dental wear.
I used to hate my buckteeth, but now I think they give my face a unique character.
informalI used to hate my buckteeth, but now I think they give my face a unique character.
Clinical studies suggest that the development of buckteeth may be exacerbated by prolonged thumb-sucking in early childhood.
academicClinical studies suggest that the development of buckteeth may be exacerbated by prolonged thumb-sucking in early childhood.
In character design for the new animation project, we gave the protagonist buckteeth to emphasize his quirky personality.
businessIn character design for the new animation project, we gave the protagonist buckteeth to emphasize his quirky personality.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
bucktoothed grin
a wide smile that shows protruding front teeth
to hide one's buckteeth
to cover one's mouth or smile carefully due to protruding teeth
corrective surgery for buckteeth
medical procedure to fix tooth protrusion
자주 혼동되는 단어
Overbite is the vertical overlap of teeth; buckteeth (or overjet) refers specifically to the horizontal protrusion.
사용 참고사항
The term is generally informal and can be perceived as slightly offensive or mocking in some contexts. In medical or professional settings, 'protruding teeth' or 'malocclusion' is preferred.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often treat 'buckteeth' as a singular noun; remember that 'bucktooth' is the singular form for one tooth, while 'buckteeth' refers to the set.
암기 팁
Think of a 'buck' (a male rabbit or deer) which is often depicted with two large, prominent front teeth.
어원
Derived from 'buck' (male animal, specifically referencing the large teeth of rabbits or hares) combined with 'teeth'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western pop culture, buckteeth have historically been used as a visual shorthand in cartoons to represent characters that are nerdy, goofy, or rural.
빠른 퀴즈
The orthodontist explained that her _____ were caused by a narrow upper jaw.
정답!
정답은: a
관련 단어
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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