queer
/kwɪə/ · /kwɪr/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6690 in the learning path
奇怪的；反常的
Definitions
adj. strange or unusual, in an old-fashioned use
奇怪的；反常的
adj. describing sexual or gender identities outside heterosexual or conventional categories
酷儿的；非异性恋等的
Example
There was a queer rattling sound inside the cupboard.
橱柜里传来一阵奇怪的咔嗒声。
Museums increasingly include queer perspectives to reflect a broader range of experiences in their exhibitions.
博物馆越来越多地纳入酷儿视角，以在展览中呈现更广泛的人生经历。
Collocations
- a queer feeling
- a queer sound
- queer identity
Word family
- queerness (n.)
Usage tip
“奇怪的”义较旧；身份义宜尊重当事人自称。
Note
用于性或性别身份时，有人自称酷儿，也有人认为此词冒犯。
FAQ
- What does queer mean?
- strange or unusual, in an old-fashioned use describing sexual or gender identities outside heterosexual or conventional categories
- How is queer pronounced?
- UK /kwɪə/, US /kwɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
