Phrase
sexual relations
具有性性质的行为
sexual relations is the plural of sexual relation.
- 1.
The behavior of a sexual nature between one or more individuals.
具有性性质的行为
un. 性交
In use
They had a sexual relation after dating for several months.
The law prohibits sexual relations between teachers and students.
She refused to engage in any sexual relation without protection.
have sexual relation with
此处relation为不可数名词，表示性交行为。
He admitted to having sexual relation with the victim.
他承认与受害者发生了性关系。
sexual relation between
强调两者之间的关系。
The law prohibits sexual relation between adults and minors.
法律禁止成人与未成年人之间的性关系。
engage in sexual relation
较为正式的表达。
They were accused of engaging in sexual relation in a public place.
他们被指控在公共场所进行性交。
Common mistakes
They had a sexual relationship.They had sexual relations.
“sexual relationship” 通常指情感上的性关系（如恋爱关系），而表达“发生性行为”应用 “sexual relations”（复数形式）。
He wanted a sexual relation with her.He wanted sexual relations with her.
“sexual relation” 通常为不可数名词或使用复数形式 “sexual relations” 表示性行为；加不定冠词 “a” 不符合习惯用法。
Connections
Confusing words
- sexual relationship
- 性关系 · sexual relation 特指一次性交行为，而 sexual relationship 指持续的性伴侣关系。
- relationship
- 关系 · sexual relation 指性交这一具体行为，而 relationship 泛指人际关系，可涵盖但不特指性。
Word family
- sexual relations
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常指性行为
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。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.