Question of the Day #1286

Pearly whites at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: Brightening smiles and spirits

From the headline of this article at the 15th Wing website.

  上記の文で、pearly whitesの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "pearly whites" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

白い歯

下記、Merriam-Webster辞書の定義でわかるように、ただの「歯」の意味もあります。
また、"Show your pearly whites."のように使うと、比喩的に「笑顔を見せなさい」という意味になります。

 

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

teeth

 

Examples

1. He grinned, showing his pearly whites.
2. Celebrities know that a good set of pearly whites is essential.
3. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck did more than just flash their pearly whites on Monday night. — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
4. Kids learn how to follow instructions, as well as best practices for brushing and flossing the real pearly whites in their mouths. — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 Nov. 2023
5. An ancient Egyptian recipe for teeth cleanser relies on "salt, pepper, mint, and dried iris flower" to keep the pearly whites pearly white, while medieval Britons relied on "honey, salt, and rye flour." From Salon

   

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