Word · Frequency #4619
sexuality
性征；性行为；性欲；性别
核心释义
the qualities or characteristics that relate to a person's sexual orientation, desires, or behavior; also the biological distinction between male and female based on reproductive roles
- 1.
性特征；由性别特征或区别的性质
The quality of being sexual; that which is characterized or distinguished by sex.
- 2.
基于生殖角色区分生物的特性
the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
性特征；由性别特征或区别的性质；基于生殖角色区分生物的特性；性征；性行为；性欲；[医] 性别
用法In use
The course explores human sexuality from a biological and cultural perspective.
用法提示：在这里，'sexuality'作为名词，指性征或性欲。
She is researching the history of attitudes toward sexuality in Victorian England.
用法提示：这里'sexuality'指性行为或性活动。
Modern society recognizes a wide spectrum of sexualities beyond just heterosexual and homosexual.
用法提示：复数形式'sexualities'表示多种性取向。
possessive + sexuality
所有格修饰表示个人的性征或性取向。
She is comfortable talking about her sexuality.
她乐于谈论自己的性取向。
adjective + sexuality
形容词修饰，如human, female, male等。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- human sexuality
- 人类性行为
- The course covers various aspects of human sexuality.这门课程涵盖人类性行为的各个方面。
- female sexuality
- 女性性特征
- Female sexuality is often misunderstood in society.女性性特征在社会中常被误解。
- male sexuality
- 男性性特征
- Male sexuality can be influenced by culture and upbringing.男性性特征可能受文化和教养影响。
- explore one's sexuality
- 探索某人的性取向
- Adolescents often begin to explore their sexuality during puberty.青少年通常在青春期开始探索自己的性取向。
- sexuality education
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
将sexuality拆为sex（性）和uality（类似quality品质），联想为‘性的品质特征’来记忆性征、性行为等含义。
语境与语域Context & Register
Neutral register; common in academic, medical, and social contexts. 通常中性，多见于学术、医学及社会讨论。
语法说明Grammar Note
通常为不可数名词；表示不同性取向或类型时可用复数形式 sexualities。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the same -ality suffix as sexuality. However, note that their stressed vowels may differ (e.g., /æ/ vs /ə/). Also, the word 'sexual' (/ˈsɛkʃuəl/) looks similar but has a different ending and pronunciation.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.