VOA慢速英语:杨百翰大学改变“同性恋行为”规则

code of conduct– n.a set of rules that establishes what is and what is not acceptable behavior

homosexual–n.someone who has a sexual desire for people of the same sex

heterosexual –n.someone who has a sexual desire for people of the opposite sex

couple– n.two people who are married or in a close relationship

lesbian– n.a woman who has sexual desires only for women

gay – n. someone who has a sexual desire only for people of the same sex

transgender– adj.of or related to a person whose gender differs from the sex the person had at birth

prescriptive– adj.insulting, overly harsh

beard– n.facial hair

pierce– v.to cut a hole in the body to wear earrings or other jewelry