F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

in my surroundings there’s no one in an open relationship

在我的环境里，没有人是公开的关系

queer (adj): (especially of a man) gay
（尤指男子）同性恋的
Gay people sometimes use this word in a way that is not offensive.

trust (n): the belief that you can trust someone or something
信任，信赖
E.g.: a relationship based on trust and understanding
建立在信任与理解基础上的关系

straight (adj) (SEXUAL PREFERENCE)
not gay
异性恋的

risk (n): the possibility of something bad happening
风险；危险
E.g.: In this business, the risks and the rewards are high.
这个行业的风险和回报都很高。
E.g.: There’s a high risk of another accident happening in this fog.
这样大的雾，很有可能再次出事故。

closeted (adj)(SECRET)A closeted gay man or woman keeps the fact that he or she is gay secret from most people.
（同性恋）保密的，不为人知的
E.g.: a closeted professional football player
一名隐匿同性恋身份的职业足球运动员

open (adj): honest and not trying to keep things secret
坦诚的；坦率的；毫不隐讳的
E.g.: He’s very open about his weaknesses.
他对自己的弱点毫不隐瞒。
E.g.: I wish you’d be more open with me, and tell me what you’re feeling.
我希望你对我更坦诚一些，把你的感受告诉我。

slut shaming-荡妇羞辱

hypocrite-伪君子