Word · Frequency #43785
coitus
/ˈkəʊitəs/
noun
性交，交媾
the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
正式用语
- 1.
the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
男女之间的性行为；男性的阴茎插入女性的阴道并刺激直到达到高潮和射精
男女之间的性行为；男性的阴茎插入女性的阴道并刺激直到达到高潮和射精；性交；交媾；[医] 性交；交媾
In use
In biology class, we learned about the process of coitus in mammals.
The doctor explained that coitus can sometimes lead to pregnancy.
The study examined the physiological responses during coitus.
have coitus
最常见的搭配，但正式程度较高。
They had coitus for the first time.
他们第一次发生了性交。
engage in coitus
更正式的用法，常见于医学或学术语境。
The couple engaged in coitus regularly.
这对夫妇定期进行性交。
coitus with [object]
使用介词'with'引出对象。
Coitus with a partner is a natural act.
Connections
Confusing words
- intercourse
- 性交；交流 · intercourse可指性交或交流，而coitus仅指性交。
- copulation
- 交配，性交 · copulation常用于动物交配，也可指人性交，但coitus更正式、医学术语。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
正式或医学术语，不可数
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