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sexual

US /ˈsɛkʃuəl/

adjective Core · B1 Nhân sự

Definition

of or relating to or characterized by sexuality

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The company has a strict policy against sexual harassment at work.

Word Family

NounNoun
sexuality
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
sexual gốc
AdverbAdv
sexually

Synonyms

  • gender-relatedhaving a meaning similar to sexual
  • intimatesomeone to whom private matters are confided

Collocations

  • Easy sexual orientation equality
    describing sexual orientation equality (of or relating to or characterized by sexuality)
  • Medium zero tolerance for sexual harassment in the office
    to zero tolerance for sexual harassment in the office, meaning to adjust (an instrument or device) to zero value
  • Hard prosecute sexual discrimination violations vigorously
    to prosecute sexual discrimination violations vigorously, meaning to conduct a prosecution in a court of law
  • Very Hard dismantle pervasive sexual double standards in culture
    to dismantle pervasive sexual double standards in culture, meaning to tear down so as to make flat with the ground

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