queer
US /kwɪr/
UK /kwɪr/
形容詞
1.
奇怪的, 古怪的
differing in some odd way from what is usual or normal
範例:
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He had a queer feeling that he was being watched.
他有一種奇怪的感覺，覺得有人在看著他。
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There's something queer about the way he's acting.
他的行為有些古怪。
2.
酷兒, 非異性戀的
denoting or relating to a sexual or gender identity that does not correspond to established ideas of sexuality and gender, especially heterosexual and cisgender categories
範例:
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The term 'queer' has been reclaimed by many in the LGBTQ+ community.
「酷兒」一詞已被 LGBTQ+ 社區中的許多人重新定義。
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She identifies as queer and is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
她認同自己是酷兒，並且是 LGBTQ+ 權利的倡導者。
名詞
1.
酷兒, 非異性戀者
a person whose sexual or gender identity does not correspond to established ideas of sexuality and gender, especially heterosexual and cisgender categories
範例:
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The event was a gathering for queers and allies.
這次活動是酷兒和盟友的聚會。
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Many young queers find community and support online.
許多年輕的酷兒在網上找到社區和支持。
動詞
1.
破壞, 搞砸
to spoil or ruin something
範例:
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His sudden departure queered the whole plan.
他的突然離開破壞了整個計畫。
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Don't let one mistake queer your chances of success.
不要讓一個錯誤毀掉你成功的機會。
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞