是一回事，剑桥词典里的解释：
freeloader：a person who uses money, food, a room in a house, etc. given by other people, but who gives nothing to them in exchange.

另外吃软饭还有一种说法：Dead Beat
参见 https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/33729328

In Chinese, 吃软饭, often describes a man financially dependent on a woman. While it might be deemed politically correct in everyday conversations in China, it doesn't entirely align with the prevailing notion that men relying on their partners for financial support is not unusual. Depending on the context, various expressions exist, but none perfectly mirrors the connotations associated with 吃软饭 due to the cultural nuances surrounding this concept. Such as....

Freeloader: Despite having the means to work, he chose to be a freeloader, relying on his partner's income.

Moocher: He gained a reputation as a moocher, always asking for financial help without contributing in return.

Cadger:As a cadger, he consistently relied on his girlfriend to cover his expenses, never taking responsibility for his own finances.

Mooch:Rather than seeking employment, he preferred to mooch off his wife, putting the burden of financial support squarely on her shoulders.

Scrounger:His friends began to see him as a scrounger, living off the generosity of others instead of seeking self-sufficiency.