
foam
/fəʊm/ · /foʊm/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5321 in the learning path
泡沫
Definitions
n. a mass of small bubbles on or in a liquid
泡沫
n. a light material containing many tiny air pockets
泡沫材料
v. to produce a mass of small bubbles
起泡沫
Example
White foam covered my hands as I washed the dishes.
洗碗时,白色泡沫盖满了我的双手。
Manufacturers often use foam packaging to protect fragile goods, although some types are difficult to recycle.
制造商常用泡沫包装保护易碎商品,但某些泡沫材料难以回收。
Collocations
- shaving foam
- sea foam
- foam packaging
- foam rubber
Word family
- foamy (adj.)
Synonyms
- froth
Usage tip
foam作泡沫或泡沫材料时通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does foam mean?
- a mass of small bubbles on or in a liquid a light material containing many tiny air pockets to produce a mass of small bubbles
- How is foam pronounced?
- UK /fəʊm/, US /foʊm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.