civilization
英 /ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ 美 /ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃən/
- n. 文明社会；文明an organized society with developed institutions, culture, and technology
- n. 文明生活；现代便利the comforts and services associated with modern society
We explored the ruins of an ancient civilization yesterday.
昨天我们探访了一处古代文明的遗址。
Reliable water supplies played a crucial role in the development of civilization by supporting agriculture and permanent settlements.
可靠的水源支持了农业和固定聚落的发展，在文明形成过程中发挥了关键作用。
搭配
ancient civilization 古代文明the rise of civilization 文明的兴起human civilization 人类文明
辨析提示
英式也拼作 civilisation；某个文明可用 a civilization。
词族
civilize (v.)、civilized (adj.)
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