gay

• 形容词，主要指对同性产生爱慕或性吸引的人（男同性恋等）；在较早的语境中也可表示“快乐的、欢快的”或“鲜艳的、明亮的”。

An adjective primarily used to describe a person who is attracted to people of the same sex; also used in older contexts to mean 'happy' or 'bright'.

1. Sexual orientationA2formal

   Relating to or characterized by a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the same sex.

   同性恋的

   • He is openly gay and proud of his identity.
   • The organization supports gay rights and equality.
   • She attended a gay pride parade last weekend.

   同义词homophilehomosexuallesbianqueer

   反义词straight

2. Happy and carefreeB2formal

   Feeling or showing great happiness, joy, or lightheartedness.

   快乐的

   • The children were gay and playful in the park.
   • She had a gay and carefree attitude during the holiday.
   • The music had a gay, lively rhythm that made everyone dance.

   同义词blithecarefreecheerfulgleefuljollyjovialjoyfullightheartedmerrysprightly

   反义词gloomymelancholymiserablesadsolemn

• 指对同性产生爱慕或性吸引的人，也可泛指LGBTQ+群体成员。现代用法中主要指男同性恋者。

A noun referring to a person who is attracted to others of the same sex, or used more broadly to describe the LGBTQ+ community. In modern usage, it is primarily associated with homosexuality.

1. Homosexual personB1formal

   A person, typically a man, who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex.

   男同性恋

   • The event was attended by many gays and lesbians.
   • He came out as a gay to his family.
   • The organization supports the rights of gays and bisexuals.

   同义词homophilehomosexual

   反义词straight