intercourse

• 指人与人之间的交流或交往，也指男女之间的性交。

A noun referring to communication or interaction between individuals, or to the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman.

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1. Communication or exchangeB2formal

   Dealings or communication between individuals, groups, or entities.

   交往或交流

   • Social intercourse is essential for building strong communities.
   • The two countries have maintained diplomatic intercourse for decades.
   • Intellectual intercourse between scholars often leads to new discoveries.

   同义词commercecommunicationcommunionconversecorrespondenceexchangeinterchange

2. Sexual unionC1formalmedical

   The physical act of sexual procreation involving the insertion of the penis into the vagina, typically culminating in orgasm and ejaculation.

   性交

   • The couple engaged in sexual intercourse to conceive a child.
   • Consent is a fundamental requirement for any act of intercourse.
   • The doctor discussed safe practices regarding sexual intercourse.

   同义词coitioncoituscopulationcouplinglovemakingmatingsexsexual intercourse