gayness
/ˈɡeɪnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡeɪnəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgā-nəs/ (ame, mw)
gayness — 名詞
1. the condition of being romantically or physically drawn to others who share one'
同性戀；同志身分
對同性產生情感或性吸引的狀態
the condition of being romantically or physically drawn to others who share one's gender.
Binta spoke openly about her gayness for the first time at a family dinner.
Binta 在家庭聚餐時第一次公開談論自己的同性戀傾向。
speak openly about + possessive + [topic]
The documentary showed how views on gayness have shifted across three generations.
這部紀錄片展示了三代人對同性戀看法的轉變。
Ravi and his boyfriend felt ready to tell his parents about his gayness.
Ravi 和男友覺得準備好了，可以告訴父母自己的同志身分。
In many countries, young people now discuss their gayness without fear of punishment.
在許多國家，年輕人現在可以坦率討論自己的同性戀傾向，無須擔心受到懲罰。
Mateo wrote a heartfelt letter to his classmates explaining his gayness.
Mateo 寫了一封真摯的信給同學，說明自己的同志身分。
- homosexuality
more formal or clinical in tone
- same-sex attraction
descriptive phrase that avoids identity labels
- queerness
broader term; reclaimed by some communities but may be unfamiliar or offensive to others
用法筆記
Less common in formal or academic writing than alternatives such as 'homosexuality' or 'same-sex attraction.' Within LGBTQ+ communities, 'gayness' is sometimes used to describe personal identity rather than a clinical category.