male /meil/ I. adj. 雄性的，男性的：male voice 男声；male nurse 男护士Male animals are often larger than the females. 雄性动物比雌性动物大 ‖II. n. ［c］ 雄性动物，男性：The audience consisted of adult males.听众由成年男子构成。

［辨析］与female, feminine和masculine辨见female