soap
soap — noun
1. A solid block or liquid product that you rub on your skin or household items, th
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.
collocation: wash hands with soap
This liquid soap has a mild lemon scent and does not dry out the skin.
modifier: liquid soap / scented soap
Darius bought a bar of soap wrapped in paper at the local market.
For sensitive skin, choose a gentle soap without strong chemicals or perfumes.
Water had collected in the dish, and the soap had turned soft and slimy.
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
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.
collocation: watch a soap
That afternoon soap has been running on the same channel since the 1990s.
Takeshi's grandmother never misses a single episode of her daily soap.
In Tuesday's episode of her favourite soap, Jisoo found a letter in Walid's coat and learned she was already married.
Cyrus joked that the gossip in their office was more dramatic than any TV soap.
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 — verb
1. To rub or spread soap over the skin or a surface as part of washing it clean.
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.
direct object: body part — soaped his arms and legs
The bar was so slippery that Otis could barely soap his hands.
Make sure you soap the sponge thoroughly before scrubbing the pots.
Arjun soaped his hair twice to remove all the salt from the beach.
The nurse gently soaped the patient's hands with a soft cloth and warm water.
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').