新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

civilize

英  [ˈsɪvɪlaɪz]
    

[VERB]

又拼作 civilise  
    VERB. 动词
  • civilizes , civilizing , civilized

    1[T 及物动词] 使文明 , 教化

    To civilize a person or society means to educate them and improve their way of life.

    双语例句

    例:

    a comedy about a man who tries to civilize a woman – but she ends up civilizing him.

    一部关于一个男人试图去教化一个女人、结果却是那个女人教化了他的喜剧。

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