society

• 指生活在一起、有组织的人群，或这种群体的结构；也可指具有共同文化、利益或交往的特定人群或圈子。

A noun referring to a group of people living together in an organized community, or the structure of such a community.

1. Human communityA2formal

   A group of people living together in an organized community.

   社会

   • Modern society faces many challenges.
   • Education is important for society.
   • He studies the history of society.

   同义词associationcivilizationcommunitypeoplepublic

2. Social classB2formal

   The wealthy or upper class people in a community.

   上流社会

   • She was born into high society.
   • They attend events popular in polite society.
   • He doesn't fit into this society.

   同义词beau mondeelitegentryhigh societyjet setnobilitysmart setupper class

3. Organization or clubB1formal

   A formal group of people sharing common interests or purposes.

   社团

   • She joined the photography society.
   • The society holds monthly meetings.
   • He is a member of the chess society.

   同义词associationbodycircleclubfellowshipguildinstituteleagueorganizationunion