civilised

• 形容社会、人或行为被认为是发达的、有礼貌的、有文化的。

Describes a society, person, or behavior that is considered advanced, polite, and culturally developed.

1. Advanced societyB2formalbritish

   Characterized by a high level of social, cultural, and technological development.

   文明的

   • Ancient Greece is considered one of the most civilised societies in history.
   • A civilised nation values education and the arts.
   • The treaty aimed to bring civilised standards to the region.

   同义词advancedcultivatedcultureddevelopedenlightenedmodernrefinedsophisticated

   反义词backwardbarbaricprimitivesavageunciviliseduncultured

2. Polite and refinedB2formalbritish

   Showing good manners, taste, and consideration for others.

   有教养的

   • It is not civilised to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
   • She conducted herself in a very civilised manner at the dinner party.
   • A civilised conversation requires listening as well as speaking.

   同义词courteousculturedgenteelgraciouspolishedpoliterefinedurbane

   反义词barbaricboorishcoarsecrudeill-manneredimpoliterudeuncivilizeduncouthvulgar

• 使（地方或民族）进入被认为更先进的社会、文化和道德发展阶段；教导或使某人变得有教养、文明。

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing a place or people to a stage of social, cultural, and moral development considered to be more advanced.

1. Bring to an advanced stateB2formal

   To bring a group of people or a society to an advanced stage of social development and culture.

   使文明化

   • The Romans sought to civilize the tribes they conquered.
   • Education is a powerful tool to civilize society.
   • Missionaries often aimed to civilize indigenous populations.

   同义词advancecultivateeducateenlightenimproverefine

   反义词barbarizesavage

2. Refine or improve mannersB2formal

   To make someone more polite, refined, or cultured in their behavior.

   使有教养

   • His time abroad helped civilize his rough manners.
   • The etiquette class aimed to civilize the young students.
   • She tried to civilize her brother's eating habits.

   同义词acculturatecultivateeducateenlightenhumanizepolishrefine

   反义词coarsencorruptdebasedegradedeprave