gayness

英 [ˈɡeɪnəs]

美 [ˈɡeɪnəs]

n.  同性恋

COCA.35367

牛津词典

noun

• 同性恋
  the state of being homosexual

柯林斯词典

• ADJ 同性恋的
  Agayperson is homosexual.
  1. The quality of life for gay men has improved over the last two decades.
     同性恋者的生活质量在过去20年里有了改善。
  2. ...the gay community.
     同性恋者群落
  3. Gaysare homosexual people, especially homosexual men.
     （尤指男性）同性恋者
  4. ...30 famous gays including fashion mogul Giorgio Armani.
     包括时装大师乔治·阿玛尼在内的30位知名同性恋者
• ADJ-GRADED 快乐的；愉快的
  Agayperson is fun to be with because they are lively and cheerful.
  1. I am happy and free, in good health, gay and cheerful.
     我快活自由，身体健康，积极乐观。
• ADJ-GRADED 鲜艳的；艳丽的
  Agayobject is brightly coloured and pretty to look at.
  1. I like gay, relaxing paintings.
     我喜欢色彩鲜艳、让人放松的画。

英英释义

noun

• a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
  Synonym:homosexualityhomosexualismhomoeroticismqueerness