
好词典

源自希腊语 heteros(意为“不同的”)与拉丁语 sexualis(意为“性的”),1880年代首次被记录使用。
❶ 指对异性产生浪漫或性吸引的人,即异性恋者。用于描述性别取向时区别于同性恋或双性恋。
“She identifies as heterosexual and is currently dating a man.”
(她自我认同为异性恋,目前正在和一位男性交往。)
“Heterosexual relationships are commonly portrayed in mainstream media.”
(主流媒体中经常描绘异性恋关系。)
❶ 异性恋者,指被异性吸引的人。这个词既可作为形容词描述性取向,也可作为名词指代这类人群。
“As a heterosexual, he had never considered dating someone of the same gender.”
(作为异性恋者,他从未考虑过与同性约会。)
“The event welcomed both heterosexuals and members of the LGBTQ+ community.”
(活动欢迎异性恋者和LGBTQ+群体成员共同参与。)
heterosexual relationship — 指发生在异性之间的浪漫或性关系,区别于同性关系。常用于社会学或日常讨论中。
“Their heterosexual relationship faced no legal barriers to marriage.”
(他们的异性恋关系在婚姻方面没有法律障碍。)