lather
noun uk/ˈlɑː.ðər/ us/ˈlæð.ɚ/
[ S ]皂沫，（皂液的）泡沫
a pale, usually white, mass of small bubbles produced especially when soap is mixed with water
Wet the hair, apply shampoo, and massage into a rich lather. 先把头发弄湿，然后抹上香波，揉搓直至产生大量泡沫。
[ U ]（马的）汗沫
small bubbles of sweat on a horse's skin, produced by physical effort
Idiom
be in/get into a latheridiom informal 焦急，焦虑
to be or become very worried or nervous about something
She was in a lather when I left because she couldn't find her ticket. 我走的时候她正为找不到票而着急呢。
It's not worth getting into a lather over. 不值得为此焦虑不安。
lather
verb [ I or T ] uk/ˈlɑː.ðər/ us/ˈlæð.ɚ/
形成皂沫;在…上涂皂沫
to produce a lather from soap, or to cover something or someone in lather
He stood under the shower lathering himself with the soap. 他站在淋浴喷头下往身上抹肥皂。
Synonym: soap