单词 | sexual |
释义 | sexual —sexual /ˈsek.sjʊəl/ adjective (MALE/FEMALE) ► C1 relating to being male or female: » Sexual equality will not be achieved until there is more provision for childcare.» Some steps have been taken towards ending sexual discrimination (= treating people unfairly because of which sex they are).Thesaurus+: ↑Men and women , ↑Kinds of men , ↑Kinds of womenWord Builder:–Nouns: sex, sexism, sexuality–Adjectives: sexist, sexual, bisexual, sexy–Adverbs: sexuallyadjective (SEX) B2 relating to the activity of sex: » Most people remember their first sexual experience.» a sexual relationship» sexual assault/harassment» FORMAL sexual intercourse (= the act of having sex)» sexual orientation/preference (= whether someone chooses to have sex with men, women, or both)Thesaurus+: ↑Relating to sex and sexual desire , ↑Rude and cheekyF0 relating to the production of young living things by the combining of a cell from a male with a cell from a female: » sexual reproductionThesaurus+: ↑Processes and stages connected with sexual reproductionWord Builder:–Nouns: sex, sexism, sexuality–Adjectives: sexist, sexual, bisexual, sexy–Adverbs: sexually• • • Extra Examples:» She campaigned tirelessly for sexual equality.» He conforms to all the sexual stereotypes.» They accused her of sexual discrimination. |
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