lather /ˈlɑːðə, ˈlæðə/ (lathering,lathered,lathers)

• 1.  

  N-SING（单数型名词） A lather is a white mass of bubbles which is produced by mixing a substance such as soap or detergent with water. 泡沫; 肥皂泡沫

  例：

  ...the sort of water that easily makes a lather with soap.

  ...加上肥皂会很容易起泡的那种水。

• 2.  

  V-I（不及物动词） When a substance such as soap or detergent lathers, it produces a white mass of bubbles because it has been mixed with water. 起泡

  例：

  The shampoo lathers and foams so much it's very hard to rinse it all out.

  这种洗发水起泡太多，很难冲干净。

• 3.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you lather something, you rub a substance such as soap or detergent on it until a lather is produced, in order to clean it. 在…上涂(肥皂或洗衣粉)

  例：

  Lather your hair as normal.

  像平常那样在头发上抹上洗发液。