a frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap, washing powder, or similar cleansing substance when mixed with water
(肥皂、洗衣粉等的)泡沫。
heavy sweat visible on a horse's coat as a white foam
(马)汗沫。
a lather
〈非正式〉 焦躁,激动
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Dad had got into a right lather by the time I got home .我到家时爸爸已经是十分焦躁。
cause (soap) to form a frothy white mass of bubbles when mixed with water
使(肥皂)起泡沫。
[no obj.](of soap, washing powder, or a similar cleansing substance)form a frothy white mass of bubbles in such a way
(肥皂、洗衣粉等)起泡沫
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soap will not lather in hard water .肥皂在硬水中不起泡。
rub soap on to (a part of the body) until a lather is produced
(往身体上)擦肥皂
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she was lathering herself languidly beneath the shower 她在淋浴器下懒洋洋地擦肥皂
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[no obj.]
he lathered and started to shave .他抹了肥皂,开始刮脸。
cause (a horse) to become covered with sweat
使(马)出汗
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his horse was lathered up by the end of the day .这天快完时,他的马全身汗透了。
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用(材料)厚厚涂抹
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she lathered a slice of toast with butter .她在一片烤面包上抹了好些黄油。
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厚厚涂抹
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we lathered the cream on our scones .我们在烤饼上涂了好些奶油。
〈非正式〉 痛打(某人)。
"Old English