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foaming

UK //ˈfəʊmɪŋ//US //ˈfoʊmɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语fome(泡沫),最终来自原始日耳曼语*faimaz,与德语Feim(泡沫)同源。

adjective

❶ 指液体表面产生大量泡沫的状态,通常由搅拌、化学反应或快速流动引起,常见于肥皂水、啤酒或海浪等场景。

“The foaming waves crashed against the rocks.”

(泛着泡沫的海浪拍打着岩石。)

“She poured the foaming soap solution into the sink.”

(她把起泡的肥皂水倒进水池。)

❶ 指液体产生泡沫的动作或过程,常用于描述肥皂、清洁剂或自然现象中的起泡现象。

“The detergent started foaming when mixed with water.”

(洗涤剂遇水后开始起泡。)

“The angry dog was foaming at the mouth.”

(愤怒的狗嘴里吐着白沫。)

同义词:bubbling, frothy, lathery, effervescent

常见短语

foaming at the mouth — 字面指动物或人因疾病/愤怒而口吐白沫,比喻对某事极度愤怒或狂热的状态。

“The politician was foaming at the mouth during the debate.”

(那位政客在辩论时激动得唾沫横飞。)

foaming cleanser — 特指通过起泡机制清洁皮肤或表面的产品,常见于洗面奶、沐浴露等个人护理用品。

“This foaming cleanser removes oil without drying the skin.”

(这款泡沫洁面乳能去油且不使皮肤干燥。)