civilization

美音音标: [.sɪvəlaɪ'zeɪʃ(ə)n] civilization
英音音标: [.sɪvəlaɪ'zeɪʃ(ə)n] result.0.expl|add:"

解释
文明; 教化;

同义
civilisation civilization
词性
n
解释
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
示例
the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization

同义
civilisation civilization
词性
n
解释
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
示例
None

同义
civilisation civilization culture
词性
n
解释
a particular society at a particular time and place
示例
early Mayan civilization

同义
refinement civilisation civilization
词性
n
解释
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
示例
a man of intellectual refinement|he is remembered for his generosity and civilization