homosexual
/ˌhəʊməˈsekʃuəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌhəʊməˈsekʃuəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌhō-mə-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl -ˈsek-shəl/ (ame, mw) · /ˌhəʊ.məˈsek.ʃu.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈsek.ʃu.əl/ (ame, ipa)
homosexual — 形容詞
- homosexualpositive
- more homosexualcomparative
- most homosexualsuperlative
1. describes a person who is sexually or romantically drawn to people of their own
同性戀
對同性產生性與情感吸引的
describes a person who is sexually or romantically drawn to people of their own gender, rather than the opposite gender.
Mei-Lin came out as homosexual to her parents during her final year of university.
Mei-Lin 在大學最後一年向父母出櫃，坦承自己是同性戀。
homosexual as predicative: came out as + homosexual
The survey asked participants whether they identified as heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.
這份調查詢問參與者認為自己是異性戀、同性戀還是雙性戀。
formal/clinical register: used in surveys and official contexts
David has been in a committed homosexual relationship for over twelve years now.
David 維持一段穩定的同性戀關係已經超過十二年。
Many older homosexual men still remember a time when same-sex relationships were illegal in their country.
許多年長的同性戀男性還記得同性伴侶關係在他們國家仍屬違法的時代。
The clinic provides specialised healthcare services for the homosexual community in the region.
該診所為當地同性戀社群提供專門的醫療服務。
- heterosexual
the opposite orientation; attracted to the opposite gender
文法句型
be + homosexual
homosexual + noun (as attributive)
用法筆記
Frequently used as a clinical or formal term. In everyday conversation, 'gay' (for men) and 'lesbian' (for women) are more common. Many younger speakers consider 'homosexual' outdated or overly clinical; use 'same-sex' or 'gay' when the tone is neutral.
常見錯誤
homosexual — 名詞
- homosexualsingular
- homosexualsplural
1. a person who feels sexual or romantic attraction toward people of their own gend
同性戀者
對同性產生愛慕或性吸引的人
a person who feels sexual or romantic attraction toward people of their own gender rather than the opposite gender.
The study tracked the mental health outcomes of young homosexuals over a ten-year period.
該研究追蹤年輕同性戀者長達十年的心理健康狀況。
formal/clinical register: used in academic writing
Carlos argued that referring to someone as 'a homosexual' can sound dated and disrespectful.
Carlos 認為用「同性戀者」來稱呼他人聽起來既過時又不尊重。
usage note: noun form often considered outdated or offensive
The organisation was founded in the 1970s to defend the civil rights of homosexuals across the country.
這個組織成立於 1970 年代，旨在捍衛全國同性戀者的公民權利。
Priya explained that many of her older relatives still use the term homosexuals when referring to gay people.
Priya 解釋說，她許多年長的親戚在提到同志時仍會使用「同性戀者」這個詞。
The pastor's speech condemned discrimination against homosexuals and called for equal treatment under the law.
牧師的演講譴責了對同性戀者的歧視，呼籲法律面前人人平等。
- gay person
modern and natural; preferred over the noun 'homosexual'
- lesbian
specifically a woman attracted to women; the standard term
- gay man
specifically a man attracted to men; avoids ambiguity
- heterosexual
a person attracted to the opposite gender; opposite orientation
文法句型
a/the homosexual
homosexuals (plural)
用法筆記
The noun form ('a homosexual', 'homosexuals') is increasingly seen as dated or potentially offensive. Modern usage prefers 'gay person', 'gay people', 'lesbian', or 'gay man' — or simply referring to someone by the specific identity they use. The noun form appears most often in historical texts, academic studies, and legal documents.