Word · Frequency #23123
bisexual
双性恋的
Sexually attracted to both men and women.
- 1.
Sexually attracted to both opposite-sex and same-sex individuals. (Compare pansexual.)
对异性和同性都有性吸引力。
- 2.
Having both male and female parts, characteristics, or functions.
具有男性和女性的部分、特征或功能。
- 3.
sexually attracted to both sexes
对两性均有性吸引的
- 4.
Having two distinct sexes, male and female (as contrasted with unisexual or hermaphroditic).
具有两种不同性别,男性和女性。
- 5.
having an ambiguous sexual identity
性别认同模糊的
- 6.
Involving two sexes (particularly with regard to reproduction; contrast parthenogenetic or asexual).
涉及两性(特别是关于繁殖)。
两性的；涉及两性的；具有两性特征的；雌雄同体的；性别认同不明确的；对异性和同性都有性吸引力。；具有男性和女性的部分、特征或功能。
In use
She identifies as bisexual and has dated both men and women.
The organization provides support for bisexual individuals who are coming out.
He is open about his bisexual orientation with his friends and family.
Connections
Collocations
- bisexual person
- 双性恋者
- She is a bisexual person and feels comfortable being open about it.她是一名双性恋者，并且觉得公开这件事很自在。
- bisexual community
- 双性恋群体
- The bisexual community celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week each September.双性恋群体每年九月庆祝双性恋意识周。
- bisexual identity
- 双性恋身份认同
- He has been exploring his bisexual identity since college.他上大学以来一直在探索自己的双性恋身份认同。
- bisexual relationships
- 双性恋关系
- People in bisexual relationships may face misunderstanding from others.处于双性恋关系中的人可能会面临他人的误解。
- bisexual individuals
- 双性恋个体
- The survey included bisexual individuals from diverse backgrounds.这项调查涵盖了来自不同背景的双性恋个体。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
bi 是‘二’，sexual 是‘性’：对两种性别都有吸引力。想象一个人拿着两把钥匙，分别打开异性与同性两扇门。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：everyday conversation、LGBTQ+ community settings、formal writing on sexuality bisexual 在描述性取向时属于中性常用词，正式与非正式场合都适用，日常口语中有时缩略为 bi，但书面或较正式场合多使用完整形式。
Pronunciation & Spelling
以 -sexual 结尾的词与 bisexual 押韵，如 sexual、heterosexual、homosexual、asexual、pansexual。注意形近词 visual 虽以 -ual 结尾，但读作 /ˈvɪʒuəl/，与 /-sɛkʃuəl/ 并不押韵。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.