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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。
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。)
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。)
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。)