europeanise

• 使某事物具有欧洲特征、风格或文化，或使其受欧洲影响。

A verb meaning to make something European in character, style, or culture, or to bring under European influence.

1. Denationalize under European supervisionC2formal

   To deprive (a territory or entity) of its national character and place it under the authority or supervision of a European community of nations.

   欧洲化

   • The defeated territories were Europeanised under the mandate system.
   • The proposal sought to Europeanise the region’s governance structure.
   • Through the agreement, the disputed zone was Europeanised to ensure neutrality.

   同义词denationalizefederalize

   反义词nationalise

2. Adopt European customs or characterC2formal

   To cause (someone or something) to become continental European in customs, ideas, or character.

   欧化

   • The nation gradually Europeanised its legal system after joining the union.
   • Immigrants often Europeanise their names to fit in.
   • The cuisine was Europeanised to appeal to international tourists.

   同义词civilizeoccidentalizewesternize