male

• 指属于产生小而通常能运动配子（精子）的性别的，与动物和植物的雄性相关。

Relating to or characteristic of the sex that produces small, typically motile gametes (spermatozoa) in animals and plants.

1. Biological sexA1formal

   Relating to the sex that produces small, mobile gametes (sperm) in animals and plants.

   雄性

   • The male lion has a large mane.
   • Male birds often have brighter feathers than females.
   • The doctor explained the male reproductive system.

   反义词female

2. Gender identityA1formal

   Relating to or characteristic of men or boys.

   男性的

   • The male students gathered in the hall.
   • He works in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
   • The choir includes both male and female voices.

   同义词manfulmanlikemanlymannishmasculinevirile

   反义词femalefemininewomanly

3. Technical or mechanicalB2formal

   Describing a part or fitting designed to be inserted into a corresponding female part.

   外螺纹的（技术用语）

   • The male connector plugs into the female port.
   • Make sure the male end of the pipe is clean.
   • The male thread must match the female thread.

   反义词female

• 指产生精子等小型游动配子的性别个体，通常具有特定的生物学和生理特征。

A noun referring to an individual of the sex that produces small, motile gametes (sperm), typically characterized by certain biological and physical traits.

1. Biological sexA1formal

   An individual of the sex that produces small, mobile gametes (sperm) in reproduction.

   雄性

   • The male of the species is often larger than the female.
   • In many animals, the male has brighter coloring.
   • The study compared the behavior of males and females.

   反义词female

2. Human genderA1formal

   A person who identifies as or is characterized as male.

   男性

   • The group consisted of both males and females.
   • He is a male in his early thirties.
   • The survey included responses from 200 males.

   反义词female