Word · Frequency #34323
civilises
开化，使文明，教育
civilises is the third person singular of civilise.
to bring to a state of civilization; to refine or educate
- 1.
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
教化；启蒙
- 2.
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.
开化；灌输文明规范
- 3.
To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.
使脱离野蛮状态；使文明化
变成文明社会；教化；启蒙；开化；灌输文明规范；使脱离野蛮状态；使文明化；开化
In use
The teacher's patient guidance civilises even the most unruly students.
His exposure to classical music and fine arts gradually civilised his rough manners.
The humanitarian project is civilising remote communities by building schools and libraries.
civilise + noun phrase (object)
及物用法，后接需要被教化的人或群体。
The missionary sought to civilise the remote tribe.
传教士试图开化那个偏远部落。
be civilised (by...)
常用被动语态。
The region was civilised by the ancient Greeks.
该地区被古希腊人开化。
civilise (intransitive, become civilized)
不及物用法，表示社会本身变得文明。
Connections
Confusing words
- educate
- 教育 · educate 侧重于传授知识和技能，而 civilise 侧重于使某人或某群体在行为、文化上变得文明、有教养。
Word family
- civilises
- third person singular
- civilised
- past, past participle
- civilising
- present participle
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
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