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单词 humanize
释义 hu·man·ize
\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌnīz\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: French humaniser, from Middle French, from Latin humanus + Middle French -iser -ize
transitive verb
1.
 a. : to give a human character or aspect to : treat or regard as human : represent in human form
  < there is no worship here, … but nevertheless they humanize the crocodiles — W.W.Howells >
 b. : to adapt or make congenial to human nature, sensibilities, or use : make more sympathetic or responsive to human needs or desires
  < dedicated himself … to the humanizing of business and finance — George Wolf >
2. : to make humane : make gentle : soften, refine, civilize
 < nations have feebly tried to humanize and regulate war — Vera M. Dean >
 < New England was appointed to guide the nation, to … humanize it — Van Wyck Brooks >
intransitive verb
1. : to become humane
2. : to have or spread a civilizing influence
 < it is the function of women to humanize — M.F.A.Montagu >
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