sexual union between [noun] and [noun]
正式用语,强调两方之间的结合。
The film explores the sexual union between the two lovers.
这部电影探讨了两个恋人之间的性结合。
交配;交合
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交配;交合
the act of a male and female coming together to reproduce
The film explores the sexual union between the two lovers.
这部电影探讨了两个恋人之间的性结合。
相关中文义项:交配;交合
the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
Sexual union is a normal part of the life cycle for most animals.
交配对大多数动物来说是生命周期中正常的一部分。
The zoo's breeding program relies on carefully timed sexual union between the pandas.
动物园的繁育计划依赖于这对熊猫之间精心安排的交配。
Many insects have very brief sexual union that lasts only a few seconds.
许多昆虫的交配非常短暂,仅持续几秒钟。
正式用语,强调两方之间的结合。
The film explores the sexual union between the two lovers.
这部电影探讨了两个恋人之间的性结合。
正式短语,常用于书面或文学语境。
They engaged in sexual union under the moonlight.
他们在月光下进行了性结合。
强调与特定对象的结合。
He dreamed of a sexual union with his partner.
他梦想与伴侣的性结合。
Not this
They sexual unioned last night.
Use this
They had a sexual union last night.
'sexual union' 是名词短语,不能用作动词。应使用 'had a sexual union' 或 'engaged in sexual union'。
Not this
They made a sexual union.
Use this
They had a sexual union.
'make' 不是与 'sexual union' 搭配的正确动词;常用动词是 'have' 或 'engage in'。
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