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civilized

/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/

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verb

使文明化，开化.

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

Examples :

"The wealthy benefactor hoped to civilize the remote tribe by building a school and teaching them Western customs. "

这位富有的捐助者希望通过建造学校和教授西方习俗来使这个偏远部落文明化。

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verb

使文明化，开化。

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 power attempted to civilize the indigenous population by forcing them to adopt European languages, customs, and religions. "

殖民势力试图通过强迫土著居民接受欧洲的语言、风俗和宗教来使他们文明化。

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verb

使文明化，开化。

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

Examples :

"The reformers hoped to civilized the indigenous tribe by teaching them farming and literacy. "

改革者们希望通过教他们耕作和识字来使这个土著部落文明化。

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adjective

文明的，开化的

Having a highly developed society or culture.

Examples :

"The ancient Romans were considered a very civilized society due to their advanced laws, engineering, and art. "

由于古罗马人拥有先进的法律、工程技术和艺术，他们被认为是一个非常文明的社会。

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adjective

文明，开化

Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, reasonable, ethical.

Examples :

"Even though they disagreed, the students had a civilized discussion, listening respectfully to each other's opinions. "

即使他们意见不合，这些学生也进行了文明的讨论，互相尊重地倾听彼此的观点。

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adjective

有教养的，文雅的

Marked by refinement in taste and manners.

Examples :

"He offered her his seat on the bus, a small but civilized gesture. "

他主动在公共汽车上给她让座，这是一个虽小却很有教养的举动。

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