heterosexual

.hetәrә'sekʃuәl

Collins 2

n. a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
a. sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex

a. 异性的, 异性爱的
n. 异性恋的人

Collins 星级

10,486

BNC 频率

7,646

使用频率

heterosexual 由前缀 hetero-（意为“不同的”）和词根 sexual（意为“性别”或“性”）组成，整体意思是指“不同性别的”，即异性恋。

例句

1. Many people identify as heterosexual and are attracted to the opposite sex.

许多人认同自己是异性恋，吸引力在于异性。

2. The film features a heterosexual couple navigating their relationship challenges.

这部电影讲述了一对异性恋情侣如何应对感情中的挑战。

3. In a diverse society, understanding heterosexual relationships is just as important as recognizing other orientations.

在一个多元化的社会中，理解异性恋关系和认识其他性取向同样重要。