
好词典

源自拉丁语 'sexualis'(与性有关的),通过法语 'sexuel' 进入英语,后缀 '-ly' 构成副词形式。
❶ 与性行为或性吸引力相关地,描述某种行为、关系或特征涉及性方面的表现或性质。
“The film deals with sexually explicit content.”
(这部电影涉及露骨的性内容。)
“They were sexually attracted to each other from the first meeting.”
(他们从第一次见面就彼此有性吸引力。)
sexually transmitted — 通过性行为传播的,通常用于描述疾病或感染。
“HIV is a sexually transmitted virus.”
(HIV是一种通过性行为传播的病毒。)
sexually active — 指某人经常参与性行为的状态。
“Teenagers should be educated about risks if they become sexually active.”
(青少年如果开始有性行为,应该接受相关风险教育。)