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foam

/fəʊm/ · /foʊm/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5321 in the learning path

泡沫

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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.

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