soapy water

基本解釋

Mother doused the clothes in soapy water.
母親把衣服浸入肥皂水中。
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Let the clothes soak for a few hours in soapy water.
讓衣服在肥皂水中泡幾小時。
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If you know of someone who is ill, avoid close contact. Once exposed, frequently wash your hands with soapy water and keep your distance from others, as colds are contagious.
如果你知道有人生病了，那么就要避免親密的接觸，若一旦接觸了，就要經(jīng)常用肥皂水洗手并且保持和他人的距離，因為感冒具有傳染性。

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