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frothy
UK //ˈfrɒθi//US //ˈfrɔːθi//
词源
源自中古英语 'frothi'（泡沫的），与古挪威语 'froða'（泡沫）同源，最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根。
adjective
❶ 形容液体表面有大量泡沫的，通常由搅拌或发酵产生，如啤酒、咖啡或肥皂水等。
“The cappuccino was topped with frothy milk.”
（卡布奇诺咖啡上覆盖着泡沫牛奶。）
“She stirred the soapy water until it became frothy.”
（她搅拌肥皂水直到起泡。）
❶ 形容事物轻浮、浅薄或缺乏实质内容，常用来描述娱乐作品或肤浅的讨论。
“The movie was just a frothy romantic comedy with no depth.”
（这部电影只是一部肤浅的爱情喜剧，毫无深度。）
“Their conversation was light and frothy, avoiding serious topics.”
（他们的谈话轻松浅薄，避开了严肃话题。）
同义词:bubbly, foamy, effervescent, lightweight, superficial
常见短语
frothy drink — 指泡沫丰富的饮料，如啤酒、卡布奇诺或奶昔等。
“He ordered a frothy drink to cool off in the summer heat.”
（他点了一杯泡沫饮料来消暑。）
frothy market — 形容市场投机氛围浓厚，价格虚高但缺乏实际支撑的经济现象。
“Experts warn that the stock market is becoming frothy.”
（专家警告股市正变得泡沫化。）