civilized
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ If you describe a society as civilized, you mean that it is advanced and has established laws and customs. 文明的[表赞许]
I believed that in civilized countries, torture had ended long ago. 我相信在文明国家酷刑早就废止了。
2. ADJ If you describe a person or their behaviour as civilized, you mean that they are polite and reasonable. 有教养的; 有礼貌的
I wrote to my ex-wife last week. She was very civilized about it. 上个星期我写信给我的前妻。对此她表现得彬彬有礼。
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civilized /ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzd/
BRIT also civilised
剑桥词典
civilized adjective (DEVELOPED)
A civilized society or country has a well developed system of government , culture , and way of life and that treats the people who live there fairly .
(社会或国家)文明的,开化的
A fair justice system is a fundamental part of a civilized society . 公正的司法制度是文明社会非常重要的一部分。
The terrorist attack on the UN building has shocked the civilized world . 恐怖分子对联合国大楼的袭击震惊了文明世界。
civilized adjective (POLITE)
If a person or their behaviour is civilized, they are polite and behave in a calm and reasonable way.
有礼貌的,有教养的,文雅的
Let's discuss this like civilized people (= politely and calmly ). 让我们像文明人一样心平气和地讨论这件事吧。
civilized adjective (COMFORTABLE)
used to describe a pleasant or comfortable place or thing
惬意的;舒适的
"This is all very civilized," he said, settling himself down in a chair by the fire . “这一切都这么舒适,”他说着坐在炉火边的椅子上。 返回 civilized