Definitions
n. Biological classification based on reproductive and other physical characteristics.
生理性别
n. Physical activity involving sexual intimacy.
性行为
v. To identify the biological sex of an animal.
辨别性别
Example
The vet checked the sex of our new kitten.
兽医检查了我们新养的小猫的性别。
Researchers examined whether biological sex influenced participants' responses to the treatment in the clinical study.
研究人员在临床研究中考察了生理性别是否影响参与者对治疗的反应。
Collocations
- biological sex
- sex differences
- sex education
- determine the sex
Word family
- sexual (adj.)
- sexually (adv.)
- sexuality (n.)
Usage tip
sex偏重生理性别；gender常侧重社会性别。
FAQ
- What does sex mean?
- Biological classification based on reproductive and other physical characteristics. Physical activity involving sexual intimacy. To identify the biological sex of an animal.
- How is sex pronounced?
- UK /seks/, US /seks/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
