Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #4231
gay
同性恋的
核心释义
homosexual; relating to or characterized by same-sex attraction
- 1.
同性恋的
Homosexual:
- 2.
背部直立或弯曲
Upright or curved over the back.
- 3.
明亮愉快的；令人愉悦的
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
- 4.
充满或表现出兴高采烈的欢闹
full of or showing high-spirited merriment; ; - Wordsworth
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
用法In use
The garden was gay with flowers in full bloom.
用法提示：这里的 "gay" 表示"明亮愉快的"，修饰花园。
The children's laughter filled the room, making the party feel gay.
用法提示：这里的 "gay" 表示"充满欢快的"，描述聚会的气氛。
She wore a gay dress with bright colors.
用法提示：这里的 "gay" 表示"色彩鲜艳令人愉悦的"，修饰裙子。
a gay sunny room
when hearts were young and gay
a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company
be + gay
相关词与表达Connections
搭配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）
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想'gay'与'快乐'同义，也指同性恋，就像彩虹般多彩。
语境与语域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。
语法说明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
发音与拼写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.
用法优先级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。
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