同性(homosexual)是指与自己性别相同的人之间的性与情感吸引关系。
异性(heterosexual)是指与自己性别不同的人之间的性与情感吸引关系。同性(homosexual)的例子:
1. She is a lesbian and prefers to have romantic and sexual relationships with women.2. He is gay and is attracted to other men.异性(heterosexual)的例子:
1. They heterosexual couple and have been dating for several years.2. She is straight and has always been attracted to men.需要注意的是,在现代语境中,还有其他性取向的表达方式,例如双性(bisexual)指的是同时对不同性别的人有吸引力,以及无(asexual)指的是不对任何性别的人性吸引。