a serialized program usually dealing with sentimentalized family matters that is broadcast on radio or television (frequently sponsored by a company advertising soap products)
soap-opera的用法和样例:
例句
My wife is a typical soap opera addict. 我太太是标准的连续剧迷。
I'm a secret fan of soap operas on TV. 我从不声张我是电视连续剧迷。