Word · Frequency #1384
sexual
/ˈsekʃuəl/
noun
有性吸引者
a person who experiences sexual attraction or has an interest in sex (especially as opposed to an asexual)
- 1.
A species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.
通过有性而非无性繁殖的物种,或此类物种的成员
- 2.
A person who experiences sexual attraction, a person who has interest in or desire for sex (especially as contrasted with an asexual).
对性有吸引力的人,对性有兴趣或欲望的人(尤其与无性者对比)
有性生殖物种;通过有性而非无性繁殖的物种,或此类物种的成员;对性有吸引力的人,对性有兴趣或欲望的人(尤其与无性者对比)
In use
As a sexual, I sometimes find it hard to understand why some people never feel attraction.
The survey asked both sexuals and asexuals about their views on romantic relationships.
He is a sexual, yet he is happy to stay single because he values his independence.
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
作为名词时指有性生物或有性恋者,与 asexual 相对。
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。
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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