Word · Frequency #1105
sex
性别;某一性别的人
the state of being male or female; the biological category of an organism, or the people in such a category considered together.
指生理性别,常出现在表格或生物语境中。
- 1.
A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species; the system of such categories, which can differ by organism or by taxonomic branch.
根据生殖角色将有性繁殖生物划分的类别;这种类别系统,可能因生物或分类分支而异
- 2.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
性交活动
- 3.
Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
另一种类别,尤其是人类,通常基于性别或性别角色
- 4.
either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided
性别(男性或女性)
- 5.
The members of such a category, taken collectively.
此类类别的成员,集体而言
- 6.
all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses
性欲冲动引起的情感
- 7.
The distinction and relation between these categories, especially in humans; gender.
这些类别之间的区别和关系,尤其在人类中;性别
- 8.
Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier.
性活动,通常指性交,除非有修饰词
性行为;性交;社会性别;性别(社会/文化层面);性欲;性冲动;根据生殖角色将有性繁殖生物划分的类别;这种类别系统,可能因生物或分类分支而异;性交活动
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Please indicate your sex on the registration form.
The baby's sex was not revealed until birth.
The company hires people of both sexes.
they had sex in the back seat
the war between the sexes
he wanted a better sex life
the film contained no sex or violence
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Grammar Note
作“性行为”义时通常不可数;作“性别类别”义时可数,复数 sexes。
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
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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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