Word · Frequency #11645
civilized
/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd/
adjective
文明的；有礼貌的
having an advanced culture, society, or social organization; also, showing good manners and respect for others
- 1.
Having a highly developed society or culture; belonging to civilization.
拥有高度发达的社会或文化；属于文明
- 2.
Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, reasonable, ethical.
表现出道德和智力的进步；人道的,合理的,合乎伦理的
- 3.
Marked by refinement in taste and manners.
品味和举止优雅的
- 4.
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
具有高度的文化和社会、技术发展
拥有高度发达的社会或文化；属于文明；表现出道德和智力的进步；人道的,合理的,合乎伦理的；品味和举止优雅的；具有高度的文化和社会、技术发展；文明的
In use
It is important to maintain civilized behavior in the library.
Despite their disagreements, they managed to have a civilized discussion.
A civilized society values respect and politeness.
terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world
civilized + noun
We live in a civilized society.
我们生活在一个文明的社会中。
be + civilized
The people there are polite and civilized.
那里的人们礼貌而文明。
It is civilized to do sth
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Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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