froth vs. foam vs. пена (draft)
Дата публикации: Aug 01, 2021 6:11:20 PM
froth noun BrE /frɒθ/ ; NAmE /frɔːθ/
1. [uncountable] a mass of small bubbles, especially on the surface of a liquid
synonym foam
a glass of beer with thick froth on top
The horse’s bit was covered with white froth.
The barmen around here always top up your beer with too much froth.
2. [uncountable] ideas, activities, etc. that seem attractive and enjoyable but have no real value
3. [singular] froth of something something that looks like a mass of small bubbles on liquid
a froth of black lace
foam noun BrE /fəʊm/ ; NAmE /foʊm/
1. (also foam rubber) [uncountable] a soft light rubber material, full of small holes, that is used for seats, mattresses, etc.
a foam mattress
foam packaging
2. [uncountable] a mass of very small air bubbles on the surface of a liquid
synonym froth
a glass of beer with a good head of foam
The breaking waves left the beach covered with foam.
3. [uncountable, countable] a chemical substance that forms or produces a soft mass of very small bubbles, used for washing, shaving, or putting out fires, for example
shaving foam
a bottle of bath foam
The fire extinguisher directs foam onto the fire.