civilisation

名词 civilisation:

1. the social process whereby societies achieve civilization
   同义词：civilization
2. a particular society at a particular time and place
   同义词：culture, civilization
3. a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
   同义词：civilization
4. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
   同义词：refinement, civilization

1. The civilization of mankind has taken thousands of years.
   人类经数千年才文明开化。