1 sexually attracted to people of the same sex; homosexual 同性恋的:
the gay community of New York纽约的同性恋群体a gay bar/club (= for gay people)同性恋者酒吧╱俱乐部☞noun gayness 名词为 gayness。 ☞Look at lesbian. 参看lesbian。
2 (old-fashioned 旧) happy and full of fun 欢欣的;快乐的
☞noun gaiety 名词为 gaiety
gay²
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[C] a person, especially a man, who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex; a homosexual 同性恋者(尤指男人)
☞Look at lesbian. 参看 lesbian。
gay1/ge; ɡeI/adj 1 a gay person is sexually attracted to people of the same sex [ homosexual ; → lesbian] 同性恋的: My son's just told me he's gay. 我的儿子刚刚告诉我说他是同性恋。2 old-fashioned bright or attractive【过时】鲜艳的﹐色彩明快的: gay colours 鲜艳的色彩3 old-fashioned happy and excited【过时】愉快的﹐欢快的: gay laughter 欢快的笑声
gay2n [C] someone, especially a man, who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex [ homosexual ] 同性恋者〔尤指男性〕