toothbrush

toothbrush — noun

1. a narrow brush that has a handle at one end and stiff hairs at the other, used f

1.名詞A1
釋義

a narrow brush that has a handle at one end and stiff hairs at the other, used for keeping the teeth clean and healthy.

例句

Yasmin forgot to pack her toothbrush and bought a new one at the shop.

collocation: pack a toothbrush / pack one's toothbrush

The dentist told Asher that he should replace his toothbrush every three months.

collocation: replace a toothbrush

同義詞
  • brush

    shorter everyday word, but can also mean a hairbrush or paintbrush; context makes the meaning clear

文法句型

a/the toothbrush

possessive + toothbrush

electric toothbrush

用法筆記

The verb meaning 'to clean with a toothbrush' is simply 'brush', not 'toothbrush'. You brush your teeth using a toothbrush.

常見錯誤

I need to buy a new toothbrush-paste.
I need to buy a new toothbrush and some toothpaste.
💡toothbrush and toothpaste are separate words for separate products.