| 单词 | culture |
| 释义 | culture n. & v. --n 1. a the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively (a city lacking in culture). b a refined understanding of this; intellectual development (a person of culture). 2. the customs, civilization, and achievements of a particular time or people (studied Chinese culture). 3. improvement by mental or physical training. 4. a the cultivation of plants; the rearing of bees, silkworms, etc. b the cultivation of the soil. 5. a quantity of micro-organisms and the nutrient material supporting their growth. --vtr. maintain (bacteria etc.) in conditions suitable for growth. Phrases and idioms culture shock the feeling of disorientation experienced by a person suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture or way of life. culture vulture colloq. a person eager to acquire culture. the two cultures the arts and science. Etymology: ME f. F culture or L cultura (as CULT): (v.) f. obs. F culturer or med.L culturare |
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