sexual

adj.

1. 性行为的；性的
   connected with the physical activity of sex
   1. sexual behaviour
      性行为
   2. They were not having a sexual relationship at the time.
      当时他们之间并不存在性关系。
   3. Her interest in him is purely sexual.
      她对他感兴趣纯粹是因为性的原因。
   4. sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual )
      性爱倾向（指异性恋或同性恋）
2. 生殖的；有性繁殖的
   connected with the process of producing young
   1. the sexual organs (= the penis , vagina , etc.)
      生殖器官
   2. sexual reproduction
      有性繁殖
3. 性别的；性的
   connected with the state of being male or female
   1. sexual characteristics
      性别特征

1. ADJ 性爱的;性欲的;性行为的
   Sexual feelings or activities are connected with the act of sex or with people's desire for sex.
   1. This was the first sexual relationship I had had...
      这是我第一次与人发生性关系。
   2. Men's sexual fantasies often have little to do with their sexual desire.
      男性的性幻想通常和他们的性欲没什么关系。
2. ADJ 性别的;性别差异的;两性间的
   Sexual means relating to the differences between male and female people.
   1. Women's groups denounced sexual discrimination.
      一些女性团体谴责性别歧视。
   2. ...sexual and racial equal opportunities.
      不同性别、不同种族的人机会平等
3. ADJ 性取向的;不同性观念的
   Sexual means relating to the differences between heterosexuals and homosexuals.
   1. ...couples of all sexual persuasions.
      有各种不同性观念的夫妇们
4. ADJ 生殖的;有性繁殖的
   Sexual means relating to the biological process by which people and animals produce young.
   1. Girls generally reach sexual maturity two years earlier than boys.
      通常女孩性发育成熟要比男孩早两年。
   2. ...sexual reproduction.
      有性繁殖

adj

1. involved in a sexual relationship
   1. the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife
   2. she had been intimate with many men
   3. he touched her intimate parts

   Synonym:    intimate

2. having or involving sex
   1. sexual reproduction
   2. sexual spores

3. of or relating to or characterized by sexuality
   1. sexual orientation
   2. sexual distinctions