tartars

英 [ˈtɑːtəz]

美 [ˈtɑrtərz]

n.  牙石; 牙垢; 暴君; 脾气暴躁的掌权者
tartar的复数

柯林斯词典

• 牙垢;牙石
  Tartaris a hard yellowish substance that forms on your teeth and causes them to decay if it is not removed.
• N-COUNT 凶悍的人，脾气暴戾的人;(尤指)悍妇
  If you describe someone, especially a woman in a position of authority, as atartar, you mean that they are fierce, bad-tempered, and strict.
  1. She can be quite a tartar.
     她有时真是个悍妇。
• See also:cream of tartar

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