genitals

/ˈdʒenɪtlz/ (bre, ipa) · [dʒˈɛnətəlz] /ˈdʒenɪtlz/ (ame, ipa)

genitals — noun

1. the parts of the body that are visible on the outside in the area between the le

1.名詞B2
釋義

the parts of the body that are visible on the outside in the area between the legs and that are directly involved in sexual activity and reproduction — for example, the penis in males and the vulva in females

例句

The doctor explained that the genitals are among the most sensitive parts of the body.

that-clause after 'explained'

Nora felt too shy to let the nurse look at her genitals during the check-up.

possessive + genitals (her genitals)

同義詞
  • genitalia

    more formal and technical; used mainly in medical writing

  • sex organs

    neutral term that can include internal organs as well

  • private parts

    informal, euphemistic; common in everyday conversation

文法句型

the + genitals

possessive + genitals

genitals + plural verb

用法筆記

Always used in the plural form. There is no singular noun 'genital' referring to one organ. The verb form is always plural: the genitals are... / the genitals were... Common in medical, educational, and formal contexts.

常見錯誤

❌His genital was injured in the accident.
✅His genitals were injured in the accident.
💡'Genitals' is always plural; there is no singular noun form 'genital' for this meaning.
❌The genital is a sensitive area.
✅The genitals are a sensitive area.
💡The subject must be plural and take a plural verb, even when followed by a singular complement.