a serialized program usually dealing with sentimentalized family matters that is broadcast on radio or television (frequently sponsored by a company advertising soap products)
双语例句
Millions of fans follow the TV soap operas devotedly. 千百万观众非常著迷地收看这部电视连续剧。
I'm a secret fan of soap operas on TV. 我从不声张我是电视连续剧迷。
The pop singer turned to figure in soap operas. 那位流行歌星转向屏幕，在肥皂剧中扮演角色。
