soap

• 用于清洁的物质，通常由油脂和碱制成，常见形态为块状或液体。

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

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1. Cleaning substanceA1formal

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

   肥皂

   • 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.

   同义词cleanercleanserdetergent

2. Soap operaB1informal

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

   肥皂剧

   • 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.

   同义词serialsoap opera

• 动词，指把肥皂涂抹在某物上，通常用于清洗或洗涤的语境。

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.

   涂肥皂

   • 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.

   同义词lathersuds