Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #4231
gay
同性恋的
homosexual; relating to or characterized by same-sex attraction
- 1.
Homosexual:
同性恋的
- 2.
Upright or curved over the back.
背部直立或弯曲
- 3.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
明亮愉快的；令人愉悦的
- 4.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment; ; - Wordsworth
充满或表现出兴高采烈的欢闹
欢快的；愉快的；明亮的；上翘的；弯过背部的；背部直立或弯曲；明亮愉快的；令人愉悦的；充满或表现出兴高采烈的欢闹
In use
The garden was gay with flowers in full bloom.
The children's laughter filled the room, making the party feel gay.
She wore a gay dress with bright colors.
a gay sunny room
when hearts were young and gay
a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company
be + gay
He is gay.
他是同性恋。
be openly + gay
Connections
Collocations
- gay marriage
- 同性婚姻
- The country legalized gay marriage last year.该国去年将同性婚姻合法化。
- gay rights
- 同性恋权利
- They are fighting for gay rights.他们正在为同性恋权利而斗争。
- gay community
- 同性恋群体
- The event was supported by the local gay community.该活动得到了当地同性恋群体的支持。
- gay couple
- 同性伴侣
- The gay couple adopted a child.这对同性伴侣领养了一个孩子。
- gay pride
- 同性恋骄傲（活动）
- They marched in the gay pride parade.他们参加了同性恋骄傲游行。
- gay man
- 男同性恋者
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想'gay'与'快乐'同义，也指同性恋，就像彩虹般多彩。
Context & Register
通常用于描述同性恋者，语气中性，但在某些语境中可能带有贬义。常见于社会、政治及日常话题中。
Grammar Note
此义项主要用于描述场景或氛围，在当代英语中较少使用，更常见的是指同性恋的义项
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with 'gay' (/ɡeɪ/), sharing the /eɪ/ sound and 'ay' spelling. Be careful: 'guy' (spelled uy, /ɡaɪ/) is a common lookalike but does not rhyme.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，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。
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