Dictionary entry
heterosexual person
noun
异性恋者
a person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex
- 1.
a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
In use
She is a heterosexual person, and she clearly prefers dating men.
At the community meeting, several heterosexual people volunteered to organize the next event.
The book offers practical advice to any heterosexual person who wants to understand modern dating.
be a heterosexual person
该短语强调性取向，常用于描述或对比。
He is a heterosexual person.
他是一位异性恋者。
as a heterosexual person
As a heterosexual person, I support LGBTQ+ rights.
作为异性恋者，我支持LGBTQ+权利。
for a heterosexual person
This event is for heterosexual persons only.
此活动仅限异性恋者参加。
Common mistakes
He is a heterosexual person.He is a heterosexual.
在英语中，'heterosexual' 本身可以作名词表示异性恋者，添加 'person' 是冗余的，类似于中文的'异性恋者'中的'者'已包含人的含义。
He is a heterosexuality.He is a heterosexual.
将名词 'heterosexuality'（异性恋）误用作指人，正确用法是用名词 'heterosexual' 指异性恋者。
Connections
Confusing words
- heterosexual
- 异性恋的 · “heterosexual”是形容词，修饰人或事物；而“heterosexual person”是名词短语，指人。
- homosexual person
- 同性恋者 · “homosexual person”与目标词“heterosexual person”词形相似，但意义相反。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WORDNET.