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civilization

英[ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən] 美[,sɪvələ'zeʃən]
  • n. 文明;文化

英英释意


1. a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations);
"the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization"
2. the social process whereby societies achieve civilization
3. a particular society at a particular time and place;
"early Mayan civilization"
4. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste;
"a man of intellectual refinement"
"he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"