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civilise

/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

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verb

使文明，开化。

To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

Examples :

"The school hoped to civilise the students by teaching them good manners and respect for others. "

学校希望通过教导学生良好的礼仪和尊重他人，来使他们变得更加文明。

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verb

使文明，开化，教化

To introduce or impose the standards of one civilisation upon another civilization, group or person, arguably with the intent of achieving a perceived higher standard of behavior.

Examples :

"The colonial powers attempted to civilise the indigenous populations by forcing them to adopt European languages, customs, and religions. "

殖民列强试图通过强迫土著居民接受欧洲的语言、习俗和宗教，来“开化”他们。

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verb

使文明，开化。

To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.

Examples :

"The boarding school aimed to civilise the unruly children by teaching them etiquette and academic subjects. "

这所寄宿学校旨在通过教导这些不守规矩的孩子礼仪和学术科目，使他们变得文明。

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