sex
US /seks/
UK /seks/
名词
1.
性别
either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and most other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions.
示例:
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What sex is your baby?
你的宝宝是哪个性别？
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The form asks for your name, age, and sex.
表格要求填写您的姓名、年龄和性别。
2.
性, 性行为
sexual activity, including sexual intercourse.
示例:
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They discussed the importance of safe sex.
他们讨论了安全性行为的重要性。
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The movie contained scenes of explicit sex.
这部电影包含露骨的性场面。
动词
1.
确定性别
to determine the sex of (an animal).
示例:
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It's difficult to sex young chicks.
很难分辨小鸡的性别。
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The veterinarian will sex the puppies next week.
兽医下周将确定幼犬的性别。
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