queer

• 形容词，可以表示奇怪的、不寻常的；也用作包容性统称，指非异性恋或非顺性别的人。

An adjective that can mean strange or odd, but is also used as an inclusive umbrella term for people who are not heterosexual or not cisgender.

1. Unusual or strangeB2formal

   Deviating from what is normal or expected; odd or peculiar.

   奇怪的

   • There was a queer feeling in the room after the argument.
   • He gave me a queer look when I mentioned the topic.
   • The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uneasy.

   同义词abnormalbizarrecuriouseccentricoddpeculiarstrangeunconventionalunusualweird

   反义词commonconventionalcustomaryeverydaynormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual

2. Sexual orientationB2informal

   Relating to a sexual or gender identity that does not correspond to established heterosexual or cisgender norms; often used as an inclusive term for LGBTQ+ people.

   酷儿

   • She identifies as queer and is active in the community.
   • The event celebrates queer culture and history.
   • Many young people now use 'queer' as a positive self-descriptor.

   同义词gay

   反义词straight

• 历史上用作对同性恋男子的贬义词，现被视为冒犯性用语；也指酷儿，即性取向或性别认同非异性恋或非顺性别的人，部分人将其作为自我认同的称呼。

A noun that was historically used as a derogatory term for a homosexual man, now considered offensive.

1. Homosexual person (potentially offensive)B2informal

   A term used to refer to a person, typically a man, who is homosexual. Historically used as a derogatory slur, but has been reclaimed by some within the LGBTQ+ community.

   同性恋者（可能带有冒犯性）

   • The word 'queer' was once used as an insult against gay men.
   • Some people now use 'queer' as an inclusive term for non-heterosexual identities.
   • He identified as queer rather than gay.

   同义词fagfaggotfairygayhomohomosexualpoofsodomite

• 动词，指破坏、搞砸或毁掉某事，或使某人陷入困难或尴尬的境地。

A verb meaning to spoil or ruin something, or to put someone in a difficult or awkward position.

1. C1informalbritish

   To spoil or ruin something, especially a plan or effort.

   破坏

   • His sudden resignation queered the whole project.
   • The bad weather queered our plans for a picnic.
   • Her negative attitude queered the team's morale.

   同义词damagedisruptfoilmarruinsabotagespoilthwartunderminewreck

   反义词aidassistbenefitenhancefacilitatehelpimprovepromote

2. Put in a difficult positionC1informalbritish

   To put someone or something in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult situation.

   使陷入困境

   • The scandal queered his chances of getting the promotion.
   • The unexpected costs queered the company's budget.
   • His reckless behavior queered his relationship with his family.

   同义词compromiseembarrassendangerhazardimperiljeopardizethreaten