transvestite

transvestite — 名詞

1. a word that is now considered deeply offensive, used to describe someone whose w

1.名詞B2
釋義

變裝癖；貶稱

對穿異性服裝者之貶抑稱呼，已過時

a word that is now considered deeply offensive, used to describe someone whose way of dressing does not match what society expects of their sex, most often a man who wears women's clothes, makeup, and jewelry

例句

Feng was upset that the newspaper used the word "transvestite" to describe the performer.

Feng 很不高興那份報紙用「變裝癖」這個詞來描述那位表演者。

metalinguistic use — quotes the offensive term

Zuri told her class that "transvestite" is outdated and "cross-dresser" is now preferred.

Zuri 告訴班上同學，「變裝癖」已過時，現在大家比較常用「cross-dresser」。

preferred alternative term: cross-dresser

同義詞
  • cross-dresser

    neutral and preferred term; describes someone who wears clothing of a different gender without the negative connotation

  • drag queen

    refers specifically to men who dress in exaggerated women's clothing for performance or entertainment, not the same as daily cross-dressing

  • transgender person

    a broader and unrelated term; refers to someone whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth, not their clothing choices

文法句型

countable noun

用法筆記

This word is now widely considered offensive and outdated. The neutral terms 'cross-dresser' or 'person who cross-dresses' are preferred in modern English. Avoid using 'transvestite' unless directly quoting a historical source or discussing the term itself.

常見錯誤

❌The performer at the show was a transvestite.
✅The performer at the show was a cross-dresser.
💡'transvestite' is offensive; use 'cross-dresser' as a neutral alternative.