词典释义：
[mass noun]a viscous secretion of some trees and shrubs that hardens on drying but is soluble in water, and from which adhesives and other products are made
树胶；树脂。比较<Bold>RESIN</Bold>.
glue that is used for sticking paper or other light materials together
（粘合纸或其他轻薄材料的）胶水，粘合剂。
a sticky secretion collecting in the corner of the eye
眼屎。
short for
或<Bold>BUBBLE GUM</Bold>的简称。
[count noun]a firm, jelly-like translucent sweet made with gelatin or gum arabic
（用明胶或树胶制成的像果冻一样的半透明）胶姆糖，橡皮糖。
[count noun]a gum tree, especially a eucalyptus
产树胶的树，胶树（尤指桉树）。参见<Bold>SWEET GUM</Bold>.
North American term for
〈北美〉 同<Bold>GUMBOOT</Bold>.
cover with gum or glue
用胶（水）涂
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[as adj.
gummed ]gummed paper. 涂有胶水的纸。
[with obj. and adverbial]fasten with gum or glue
用胶粘合，用胶水粘住
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the receipts are gummed into a special book. 将收据粘合成一本特别账簿。
(
使（机械装置）卡住不能开动
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open and close the valves to make sure they don't get gummed up. 开关一下阀门，确保它们开闭自如。
the firm area of flesh around the roots of the teeth in the upper or lower jaw
（齿）龈，牙床
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a tooth broken off just above the gum 齐牙床折断的一颗牙齿
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[as modifier]
gum disease .牙龈疾病。
chew (something) with toothless gums
用无牙齿的牙床咀嚼。
〈主北英格兰〉 （表示强调的感叹）老天！
genitōurinary medicine
生殖泌尿内科。
"Middle English： from Old French
