soap

• Вещество, используемое для очищения, обычно изготавливаемое из жиров и щелочи, часто в форме бруска или жидкости.

A substance used for cleaning, typically made from fats and alkali, often in the form of a bar or liquid.

uncountable

1. Cleaning substanceA1formal

   A substance used with water for washing and cleaning, typically made from fats and alkali.

   Мыло

   • She washed her hands with soap and water.
   • The soap left a pleasant scent on her skin.
   • He bought a bar of soap from the store.

   Synonymscleanercleanserdetergent

2. Soap operaB1informal

   A television or radio drama series about the daily lives and problems of a group of characters.

   Мыльная опера

   • She watches her favorite soap every evening.
   • The soap has been running for over twenty years.
   • He got hooked on a soap about a wealthy family.

   Synonymsserialsoap opera

• Глагол, означающий наносить мыло на что-либо, обычно в контексте мытья или чистки.

A verb meaning to apply soap to something, typically in the context of washing or cleaning.

1. Apply soapA2informal

   To rub or cover something with soap, typically for cleaning.

   Намылить

   • She soaped her hands before rinsing them.
   • He soaped the sponge and scrubbed the dishes.
   • Make sure to soap the entire surface of the car.

   Synonymslathersuds