sex

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Definitions

n.

Either of the two categories (male or female) into which organisms are divided; sexual activity or intercourse.

性别;性行为,性欲

v.

To determine the sex of an animal; to have sex with someone.

鉴别(动物)性别;与……发生性关系

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sexother
=sex

Common Collocations

  • 1.sex education性教育
  • 2.opposite sex异性
  • 3.safe sex安全性行为
  • 4.sex discrimination性别歧视

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The form asked applicants to indicate their sex as male or female.

  • 2.

    Schools are encouraged to provide age-appropriate sex education to students.

  • 3.

    Research shows that biological sex can influence how certain diseases develop.

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