Gay Meaning in English
word
/ˈɡeɪ/
gay
/ɡˈeɪ/
gay
释义
Describing a person who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex, especially a man attracted to men. It is also used more broadly for homosexuality in general.
用法与细微差别
Common and neutral in modern English. Often used for men, though some women also use it. Use it carefully as an identity label only when relevant, and avoid the outdated meaning 'happy' except in historical texts or fixed phrases.
Spanish: gay - homosexualPortuguese (BR): gay - homossexualPortuguese (PT): gay - homossexualChinese (Simplified): 男同性恋的 - 同性恋的Chinese (Traditional): 男同性戀的 - 同性戀的Hindi: समलैंगिक - गेArabic: مثليّ - مثليّ الجنسBengali: গে - সমকামী (বিশেষত পুরুষ)Russian: гей - гомосексуал (обычно о мужчине)Japanese: ゲイ - 同性愛者（主に男性）Vietnamese: đồng tính - gayKorean: 게이 - 동성애자(특히 남성)Turkish: gay - eşcinsel (özellikle erkek)Urdu: گی - ہم جنس پرست (خاص طور پر مرد)Indonesian: gay - homoseksual (khususnya pria)
例句
My uncle is gay.
basic
He told his friends that he is gay.
basic
They support gay rights.
basic
He came out as gay in college.
natural
That actor has spoken openly about being gay.
natural
The city has a large gay community.
natural