soap
/səʊp/ (bre, ipa) · /səʊp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsōp/ (ame, mw) · /soʊp/ (ame, ipa)
soap — 名詞
1. A solid block or liquid product that you rub on your skin or household items, th
肥皂
用於清洗身體或物品的清潔品
A solid block or liquid product that you rub on your skin or household items, then rinse off with water, to remove dirt, grease, and germs.
Paloma washed her hands with warm water and soap before dinner.
Paloma 在晚餐前用溫水和肥皂洗了手。
collocation: wash hands with soap
This liquid soap has a mild lemon scent and does not dry out the skin.
這款液體肥皂有淡淡的檸檬香味，而且不會讓皮膚變乾。
modifier: liquid soap / scented soap
Darius bought a bar of soap wrapped in paper at the local market.
Darius 在當地的市場買了一塊用紙包著的肥皂。
For sensitive skin, choose a gentle soap without strong chemicals or perfumes.
敏感性肌膚應選擇不含強烈化學物質或香精的溫和肥皂。
Water had collected in the dish, and the soap had turned soft and slimy.
水積在肥皂盒裡，肥皂變得又軟又黏。
文法句型
soap + for + [purpose]
a bar/piece/lump + of + soap
soap + noun (soap dish, soap bubble)
用法筆記
When referring to one unit, native speakers say 'a bar of soap' or 'a piece of soap,' not 'a soap' (except when talking about a specific type, e.g., 'This is a gentle soap for babies.').
常見錯誤
2. A television or radio show, broadcast on multiple days each week, that tells an
肥皂劇
每週播出多集的連續劇
A television or radio show, broadcast on multiple days each week, that tells an ongoing story about imaginary people and the challenges they face in their daily lives.
Élise watches her favourite soap every evening right after the news.
Élise 每晚看完新聞後都會追她最喜歡的肥皂劇。
collocation: watch a soap
That afternoon soap has been running on the same channel since the 1990s.
那部午間肥皂劇從 1990 年代起就在同一個頻道播出。
Takeshi's grandmother never misses a single episode of her daily soap.
Takeshi 的祖母從來不會錯過她的每日肥皂劇的任何一集。
In Tuesday's episode of her favourite soap, Jisoo found a letter in Walid's coat and learned she was already married.
星期二那集肥皂劇裡，Jisoo 在 Walid 的外套裡發現一封信，得知她早就結過婚了。
Cyrus joked that the gossip in their office was more dramatic than any TV soap.
Cyrus 開玩笑說，他們辦公室的八卦比任何電視肥皂劇還精彩。
文法句型
watch + a/the + soap
soap + [channel/network]
be on + a + soap
用法筆記
Full form is 'soap opera,' but 'soap' alone is far more common in everyday informal conversation. The term dates from the mid-20th century when such shows were sponsored by soap manufacturers.
soap — 動詞
1. To rub or spread soap over the skin or a surface as part of washing it clean.
擦肥皂
將肥皂搓在身體或物品上
To rub or spread soap over the skin or a surface as part of washing it clean.
Jason soaped his arms and legs before stepping into the shower.
Jason 在進淋浴間之前先在手臂和雙腿上抹了肥皂。
direct object: body part — soaped his arms and legs
The bar was so slippery that Otis could barely soap his hands.
那塊肥皂很滑，Otis 幾乎沒辦法在手上搓出泡沫。
Make sure you soap the sponge thoroughly before scrubbing the pots.
刷鍋子之前，記得先把海綿抹上肥皂。
Arjun soaped his hair twice to remove all the salt from the beach.
Arjun 為了沖掉海邊的鹽分，把頭髮抹了兩次肥皂。
The nurse gently soaped the patient's hands with a soft cloth and warm water.
護理師用柔軟的布和溫水輕輕地幫病人擦肥皂洗手。
文法句型
soap + [body part]
soap + [noun/pronoun] + with + soap
用法筆記
This verb usually takes a direct object — the part of the body or the item being cleaned. The object comes immediately after 'soap' with no preposition (e.g., 'soap your hands,' not 'soap on your hands').