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civilization

释义

civilization

noun

UK /ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	civilization
plural	civilizations

1
countable/uncountable a society that has developed its own culture and institutions
the history of Western civilization
the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt
Synonyms and related words
Culture, society and civilization
advanced
civilisation
civilise
1. 1a
  uncountable the state of having developed an advanced culture and institutions
  the benefits of civilization
  Synonyms and related words
  Culture, society and civilization
  advanced
  civilisation
  civilise
2. 1b
  uncountable the process by which a society develops its own culture and institutions
  Synonyms and related words
  Culture, society and civilization
  advanced
  civilisation
  civilise
3. 1c
  uncountable human society in general
  the end of civilization as we know it
  Synonyms and related words
  Culture, society and civilization
  advanced
  civilisation
  civilise
2
uncountable often humorousa place such as a large city where you have the modern things that make life easy
After a week of camping, I was glad to get back to civilization.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to towns and town planning
brownfield
built-up
centrally located

civilization

noun

US /ˌsɪvɪlɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	civilization
plural	civilizations

1
countable/uncountable a society that has developed its own culture and institutions
the history of Western civilization
the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt
Synonyms and related words
Culture, society and civilization
advanced
civilisation
civilise
1. 1a
  uncountable the state of having developed an advanced culture and institutions
  the benefits of civilization
  Synonyms and related words
  Culture, society and civilization
  advanced
  civilisation
  civilise
2. 1b
  uncountable the process by which a society develops its own culture and institutions
  Synonyms and related words
  Culture, society and civilization
  advanced
  civilisation
  civilise
3. 1c
  uncountable human society in general
  the end of civilization as we know it
  Synonyms and related words
  Culture, society and civilization
  advanced
  civilisation
  civilise
2
uncountable often humorousa place such as a large city where you have the modern things that make life easy
After a week of camping, I was glad to get back to civilization.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to towns and town planning
brownfield
built-up
centrally located

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