soap opera

英 [ˈsəʊp ɒprə]

美 [ˈsoʊp ɑːprə]

n. 肥皂剧

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noun

肥皂剧
a story about the lives and problems of a group of people which is broadcast every day or several times a week on television or radio

肥皂剧
Asoap operais a popular television drama series about the daily lives and problems of a group of people who live in a particular place.

noun

a serialized program usually dealing with sentimentalized family matters that is broadcast on radio or television (frequently sponsored by a company advertising soap products)

This club was beginning to seem like a soap opera.
这个社团开始就像一出肥皂剧。
A small colour television was tuned to an afternoon soap opera.
一台小彩色电视机频道调在了一出下午的肥皂剧上。
It's the most popular soap opera in Japan.
这可是日本最超人气的偶像剧呢。
We value what we like and what we are in the web, not only fancy soap opera but also patriotic movies and news, since the net provides us more information about our home and abroad.
在网络中我们重视我们所爱和自我，不仅仅是虚幻的电视剧还有爱国主义的电影和新闻，由于网络提供我们关于国内外的更多信息。
Mary Jane: Oh. They said I needed acting lessons. A soap opera told me I needed acting lessons.
玛丽？珍妮：哦，他们说我需要上表演课。一个肥皂剧告诉我，我需要上表演课。
What a sensational story! It have all the element of a soap opera.
多麽耸人听闻的事！具备连续剧的一切要素。
Do you think the soap opera is fun?
你认为这个肥皂剧有趣吗？
After watching a soap opera, I am very touched.
看了一部肥皂剧后，我深受感动。
Although usually also like to watch the idol of youth soap opera!
虽然平时也爱看青春偶像的肥皂剧！
His divorce this year gripped the nation like a soap opera.
今年他的离婚事件像肥皂剧一样吸引了全国的关注。