dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A dentist is a medical practitioner who is qualified to examine and treat people's teeth. 牙科医生

  例：

  Visit your dentist twice a year for a checkup.

  每年看两次牙医做检查。

• 2. 

  N-SING The dentist or the dentist's is used to refer to the office or clinic where a dentist works. 牙医诊所

  例：

  It's worse than being at the dentist's.

  这比在牙医诊所还要糟。