heterosexuality
noun [ U ] uk/ˌhet.ər.əˌsek.ʃuˈæl.ə.ti/ us/ˌhet̬.ə.roʊˌsek.ʃuˈæl.ə.t̬i/
异性恋
the state of being heterosexual (= sexually or romantically attracted to men if you are a woman, and women if you are a man)
For many years heterosexuality was promoted as being the only acceptable sexuality. 多年来，异性恋被宣传为唯一可以接受的性取向。
Men should be able to spend time together without their heterosexuality being questioned. 男人应该能够在一起共度时光，而不必担心他们的异性恋性取向被质疑。
See: heterosexual
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- Children are being told that heterosexuality is the default.
- He seems to feel the need to prove his heterosexuality.
- The notion of a straight actor trying to advance his career by concealing his heterosexuality sounds bizarre.