| 单词 | society |
| 释义 | society n. (pl. -ies) 1. the sum of human conditions and activity regarded as a whole functioning interdependently. 2. a social community (all societies must have firm laws). 3. a a social mode of life. b the customs and organization of an ordered community. 4. Ecol. a plant community. 5. a the socially advantaged or prominent members of a community (society would not approve). b this, or a part of it, qualified in some way (is not done in polite society). 6. participation in hospitality; other people's homes or company (avoids society). 7. companionship, company (avoids the society of such people). 8. an association of persons united by a common aim or interest or principle (formed a music society). Phrases and idioms Society of Friends see QUAKER. Society of Jesus see JESUIT. Derivatives societal adj. (esp. in sense 1). societally adv. Etymology: F soci{eacute}t{eacute} f. L societas -tatis f. socius companion |
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