asexuality
noun [ U ] uk/ˌeɪ.sek.ʃuˈæl.ə.ti/ us/ˌeɪ.sek.ʃuˈæl.ə.t̬i/
无性;无性器官
the fact of being able to produce young without sex or sexual organs
The asexuality of stick insects brings certain benefits, including rapid population growth. 粘虫的无性行为带来了某些好处，包括快速的种群增长。
The island moss populations demonstrated a shift towards asexuality. 岛上的苔藓种群表现出向无性繁殖的转变。
无性恋;无性向
the state of having no interest in sexual relationships
Public awareness of asexuality has been increasing. 公众对无性恋的了解在不断增加。
When I first read about asexuality, I realized this might apply to me. 当我第一次读到有关无性恋的文章时，我意识到这可能就是我。
See: asexual
- More examples
- Despite asexuality, brine shrimp genotypes show considerable evolutionary divergence.
- Researchers are rethinking the asexuality of amoebas.
- My life changed when I saw a piece in the paper about the differences between asexuality and celibacy.
- Asexuality is not a conscious political or sexual statement: for us, it is the only thing that has ever made sense.
- Asexuality appears to be about as common as same-sex attraction.