genital

IPA/ˈdʒenɪtl/
KK[dʒˈɛnətəl]IPA/ˈdʒenɪtl/

genital — 形容詞

  • genitalpositive
  • more genitalcomparative
  • most genitalsuperlative

1. relating to the visible body parts involved in sex and reproduction — for exampl

1.形容詞B2
釋義

生殖器的

與外生殖器官有關的

relating to the visible body parts involved in sex and reproduction — for example, the penis in males and the vulva in females

例句

The doctor examined the patient's genital area for any signs of infection.

醫生檢查了病人的生殖器部位，尋找任何感染的跡象。

collocation: genital area

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus.

生殖器皰疹是一種由病毒引起的常見性傳染病。

collocation: genital herpes

常見搭配
  • genital area
  • genital region
  • genital organs
  • genital herpes
  • genital infection
  • genital development
同義詞
  • reproductive

    broader in scope; refers to the whole reproductive system including internal organs

  • sexual

    much broader and less clinical; covers attraction, activity, and identity, not limited to anatomy

文法句型

genital + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used before a noun (attributive position) in formal medical or health-related contexts. In casual conversation, speakers often choose less clinical alternatives such as 'private parts' or 'down there' instead.

常見錯誤

She felt pain in her genital.
She felt pain in her genital area.
'genital' is an adjective and needs to be followed by a noun such as 'area,' 'region,' or 'organs.'

同根字

  • genitals
    noun (plural)B2
  • genitalia
    noun (plural / formal)C1

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