| 单词 | civilization |
| 释义 | civilization —civilization (UK USUALLY civilisation) /ˌsɪv.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ noun (DEVELOPED SOCIETY) B2 [C or U] human society with its well developed social organizations, or the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time: » Some people think that nuclear war would mean the end of civilization.» Cuzco was the centre of one of the world's most famous civilizations, that of the Incas.Thesaurus+: ↑Society - general wordsC1 [U] MAINLY HUMOROUS a place that has comfortable living conditions: » How does it feel to be back in civilization after all those weeks in a tent?Thesaurus+: ↑Comfortable and uncomfortable• • • Extra Examples:» We spent a week visiting the wonders of Ancient Greek civilization.» I heard a radio programme recently all about the Aztec civilization in Central America.» Historians still argue about what causes such a mighty civilization to collapse.» I hated living in such an isolated place and longed to get back to civilization.» Many different civilizations have left their mark on the country and its culture.noun [U] (PROCESS) ► F0 the process of educating a society so that its culture becomes more developed: » The civilization of Britain by the Romans took years to complete.Thesaurus+: ↑Teaching in general |
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