homosexuality

/ˌhəʊməˌsekʃuˈæləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌhəʊməˌsekʃuˈæləti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌhō-mə-ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē/ (ame, mw)

homosexuality — noun

1. the tendency to feel romantic love or physical desire for people whose gender ma

1.名詞B2
釋義

the tendency to feel romantic love or physical desire for people whose gender matches one's own; for instance, a woman who is drawn to other women, or a man who is drawn to other men.

例句

The book explores how attitudes toward homosexuality have changed over time.

attitudes toward [homosexuality]

Benjamin spoke openly about his homosexuality with close friends and family.

speak openly about [homosexuality]

同義詞
  • same-sex attraction

    a broader, more inclusive phrase that covers both romantic and sexual feelings; common in academic and respectful discourse.

  • gayness

    informal, but usually refers specifically to male homosexuality.

  • queerness

    a reclaimed identity term that can include any non-heterosexual orientation; favoured in LGBTQ+ communities but may still carry political connotations.

反義詞

用法筆記

In everyday modern English, 'gay' (for men) and 'lesbian' (for women) are far more common than 'homosexual' or 'homosexuality.' The noun 'homosexuality' sounds clinical or formal, so it is best suited to academic writing, legal documents, or discussions of the orientation as a general concept. Avoid using 'homosexual' as a noun ('a homosexual') — this is considered outdated and may be offensive in modern English; use 'a gay person' or 'a lesbian' instead.

常見錯誤

❌He is a homosexuality.
✅He is gay.
💡'Homosexuality' is the orientation, not a label for a person. Use 'gay' (adjective) to describe someone.
❌His homosexuality was accepted by the group.
✅His family accepted that he is gay.
💡Modern English prefers 'being gay' or 'that he is gay' over the abstract noun in personal contexts.