Tooth decay was the longtime threat; more recently, the global spread of obesity has prompted fears of the “empty calories” in candy.

吃糖容易导致蛀牙早已长期为人们所诟病，而近期肥胖症在全球的普遍化又引发了大家对糖果含有“无营养热量”的担心。

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Jerry eats candy bars everyday because he has a sweet tooth.

杰瑞天天吃好几条巧克力棒，因为他对甜食情有独钟。

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Patrick has a sweet tooth, so his drawer is always filled with candy.

因为派翠克嗜吃甜食，所以他的抽屉里总是装满了糖果。

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When she and Marjorie arrived home from church one Sunday to find the space where the stereo had sat looking as vacant as a missing tooth, Candy had felt a rush of elation.

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These days, however, due to heightened awareness of obesity and tooth decay, as well as an increased emphasis on eating a healthier, more balanced diet, candy makers are watching their calories.

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