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civilisation

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文明的轨迹; 文明的脚印; 文明课

复数:civilisations 

高考TEM8

BNC.7162

柯林斯词典

英英释义

noun

  • the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
    1. a man of intellectual refinement
    2. he is remembered for his generosity and civilization
    Synonym:refinementcivilization
  • a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
    1. the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization
    Synonym:civilization
  • a particular society at a particular time and place
    1. early Mayan civilization
    Synonym:culturecivilization
  • the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
      Synonym:civilization

    双语例句

    • Wisdom derived from knowledge creates truth, being the foundation element of a sustainable civilisation.
      源于知识的智慧创造出真理,而这真理是一个可持续文明的根基要素。
    • Energy and ideas are the twin bases of our civilisation.
      能源和思想是我们文明的两大基石。
    • The major determinant of a civilisation is scientific knowledge and technology, facilitated by ease of communication within it.
      成为文明的主要的决定因素是科学知识和技术,由他们内部交流的扩大而促进。
    • Perhaps stories such as this are fables that suggest the need for a reconciliation between civilisation and the wild.
      类似的故事或许表明文明社会和荒野需要和解。
    • Altman asserted, 'We were making a political statement about western civilisation and greed.'
      奥尔特曼坚称,“我们那时正要发表一份关于西方文明和贪婪的政治宣言。”
    • Civilisation and culture can spread, and so can peace and development.
      文明文化可以传播,和平发展也可以传播。
    • For at least two millennia the state has been seen as the guardian and embodiment of Chinese civilisation.
      在至少两千年的时间里,政府被视为中华文明的守卫者和化身。
    • That almost certainly predates human civilisation.
      那几乎是在人类文明之前了。
    • The most important political value for the Chinese is unity, is the maintenance of Chinese civilisation.
      政治上对中国最重要的价值是统一,是去维持中国文明。
    • History had ended with the triumph of western civilisation.
      历史以西方文明的胜利进行了终结。