Definitions
n. An unpleasant layer of waste or bubbles on a liquid.
浮渣；浮垢
n. An insulting word for people considered extremely unpleasant or immoral.
人渣（侮辱语）
Example
He skimmed the scum off the simmering soup.
他撇去了炖煮中的汤表面的浮沫。
A thick layer of scum on a pond may indicate excessive nutrient levels caused by agricultural runoff.
池塘表面厚厚的浮垢可能表明农业径流导致了水体营养物质过量。
Collocations
- skim off the scum
- a layer of scum
- soap scum
Usage tip
通常不可数；用来指人时侮辱性很强，应避免。
Note
指人时是强烈侮辱语
FAQ
- What does scum mean?
- An unpleasant layer of waste or bubbles on a liquid. An insulting word for people considered extremely unpleasant or immoral.
- How is scum pronounced?
- UK /skʌm/, US /skʌm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
