Dictionary entry
noncivilized
不文明的
not civilized; lacking the characteristics of a civilized society
多用于网络
- 1.
not having a high state of culture and social development
In use
The explorers were shocked by the noncivilized behavior of the tribe they encountered.
In many historical accounts, indigenous peoples were unfairly described as noncivilized.
The city's rapid expansion led to the destruction of noncivilized areas.
be noncivilized
用于描述某人或某群体被认为是非文明的。
The ancient tribe was considered noncivilized by the invaders.
入侵者认为这个古老部落是不文明的。
noncivilized noun
作为定语修饰名词，表示不文明的特征。
Noncivilized behavior is often condemned in modern society.
不文明行为在现代社会常受到谴责。
remain noncivilized
表示持续处于不文明状态。
Some remote regions remain noncivilized by global standards.
一些偏远地区按全球标准仍是不文明的。
consider sth noncivilized
用于表达主观评判，结构为动词+宾语+形容词补语。
Most people consider such rituals noncivilized.
大多数人认为此类仪式是不文明的。
Common mistakes
The tribe is a noncivilization group.The tribe is a noncivilized group.
错误地将名词"noncivilization"用作形容词，应使用形容词"noncivilized"修饰名词。
This is a non-civilized society.This is a noncivilized society.
误加连字符，现代英语中"noncivilized"已固定为一个单词，无需连字符。
Connections
Confusing words
- uncivilized
- 未开化的 · noncivilized 是中性描述，uncivilized 更强调缺乏文明教化
- barbaric
- 野蛮的 · noncivilized 客观描述，barbaric 带贬义且常指行为残忍
- primitive
- 原始的 · noncivilized 侧重发展阶段，primitive 侧重技术或生活方式简单
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WORDNET.