
soaps
词源
来自古英语 'sāpe',源自原始日耳曼语 'saipǭ',与拉丁语 'sapo'(肥皂)有关。
noun
❶ 肥皂的复数形式,指用于清洁或洗涤的固体或液体物质。通常由油脂和碱制成,能去除污垢和油脂。
“She bought three different soaps for the bathroom.”
(她为浴室买了三种不同的肥皂。)
“These handmade soaps smell like lavender.”
(这些手工肥皂闻起来像薰衣草。)
❶ 指肥皂剧,一种以日常生活为背景的连续剧,通常情节夸张且情感丰富。
“My grandmother watches soaps every afternoon.”
(我奶奶每天下午都看肥皂剧。)
“Some soaps have been running for over 30 years.”
(有些肥皂剧已经播出了30多年。)
verb
❶ 用肥皂清洗或涂抹某物,使其清洁或润滑。
“She soaps the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.”
(她把盘子放进洗碗机前先用肥皂洗一遍。)
“He soaps his hands thoroughly to remove germs.”
(他彻底用肥皂洗手以去除细菌。)
常见短语
soap opera — 指肥皂剧,一种以日常生活为背景的连续剧,通常情节夸张且情感丰富。
“The soap opera has been on air for over 20 years.”
(这部肥皂剧已经播出了20多年。)
soap up — 用肥皂涂抹或清洗某物,使其清洁或润滑。
“Soap up the sponge before scrubbing the pan.”
(在擦洗锅之前先用肥皂涂抹海绵。)