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lather

UK //ˈlɑː.ðər//US //ˈlæð.ɚ//

词源

源自古英语 lēathor(洗涤剂),与古诺尔斯语 lauðr(肥皂泡沫)同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语 *lauthran。

noun

❶ 指肥皂或洗涤剂与水混合后产生的白色泡沫,常见于洗脸、刮胡子或洗头时。

“He worked the shampoo into a rich lather.”

(他把洗发水搓揉成浓密的泡沫。)

“The barber spread warm lather on his face before shaving.”

(理发师在刮胡子前将温热的肥皂泡沫涂在他脸上。)

同义词:foam, suds, froth, soap bubbles

verb

❶ 指通过揉搓使肥皂产生泡沫的动作,或形容因运动等大量出汗的状态。

“Lather your hands well before rinsing.”

(冲洗前要充分搓出泡沫。)

“The horse was lathered up after the long ride.”

(长途骑行后马匹浑身是汗。)

同义词:foam, froth, work up, sweat profusely

常见短语

in a lather — 形容人处于极度激动或焦虑的状态,像被肥皂泡覆盖般不淡定。

“She was in a lather about the upcoming exam.”

(她对即将到来的考试焦虑不安。)