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heterosexuality

/ˌhɛtərəˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/ /ˌhɛtəroʊˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

Meanings
noun

异性恋

The state of being sexually and romantically attracted primarily or exclusively to persons of the opposite sex.

Examples :

"Growing up, Sarah always knew her heterosexuality meant she would likely date men. "
莎拉从小就知道自己是异性恋，这代表她将来很可能会和男性谈恋爱。
sex human biology society culture person

Related Words

Illustration orientation

orientation noun

/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/

方向，定位

"The teacher explained the orientation of the classroom, showing where the desks, whiteboard, and door were located. "

老师讲解了教室的朝向和布局，指出了课桌、白板和门分别在哪里。

Illustration opposite

opposite noun

/ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/

反面，对立面

"My brother's opinion is the opposite of mine on the best way to study for the exam. "

在考试复习的最佳方法上，我哥哥的意见和我的正好相反。

Illustration cultures

cultures noun

/ˈkʌltʃərz/

文化，文明，风俗习惯。

"Traveling abroad is a great way to experience different cultures. "

出国旅行是体验不同文化的绝佳方式。

Illustration considered

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

考虑， 细想

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

考虑到我们已经举办了三场大型活动，而今年才刚刚开始呢。

Illustration primarily

primarily adverb

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

主要地，首要地

"My brother is primarily a student; he spends most of his time studying. "

我弟弟主要是个学生，他大部分时间都在学习。

Illustration growing

growing verb

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

生长，增长，扩大。

"Children grow quickly."

孩子们长得很快。

Illustration sexually

sexually adverb

/ˈsɛkʃuəli/ /ˈsɛkʃwəli/

性地，色情地

"She kissed him sexually."

她充满性欲地吻了他。

Illustration exclusively

exclusively adverb

/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

仅仅，唯一地，专门地

"The restaurant serves coffee exclusively. "

这家餐厅只卖咖啡。

Illustration romantically

romantically adverb

/roʊˈmæntɪkli/ /rəˈmæntɪkli/

浪漫地, 深情地

"He looked at her romantically, hoping she'd notice his feelings. "

他深情款款地看着她，希望她能注意到他的心意。

Illustration attracted

attracted verb

/əˈtɹæktɪd/

吸引，引力。

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

磁铁会吸引铁屑。

Illustration activity

activity noun

/ækˈtɪ.və.ti/

活动，活跃，积极性

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

维修站通道里一片繁忙景象，充满活力。

Illustration persons

persons noun

/ˈpɜːsənz/ /ˈpɝsənz/

人， 人们， 个体

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

每个人在身心方面都是独一无二的。