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sexually

UK //ˈsek.ʃu.ə.li//US //ˈsek.ʃu.ə.li//

词源

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。

adverb

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。)

同义词:erotically, intimately, sensually

常见短语

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。)