civilized
(UK usually civilised) ['sɪv.ɪ.laɪzd] adjective
DEVELOPED 文明的
■describes a society or country that 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令文明世界震惊。
(UK usually civilised) ['sɪv.ɪ.laɪzd] adjective
POLITE 礼貌的
■If a person or their behaviour is civilized, they are polite and behave in a calm and reasonable way （人或人的举止）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。
(UK usually civilised) ['sɪv.ɪ.laɪzd] adjective
COMFORTABLE 舒适的
■describes 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，”他说着坐在炉火旁的椅子上。 |