civ.i.lize
v.tr.(及物动词)
civ.i.lized,civ.i.liz.ing,civ.i.liz.es
To raise from barbarism to an enlightened stage of development; bring out of a primitive or savage state.
使文明:使…从野蛮到一个开化的发展阶段;把…带出原始社会阶段或奴隶社会阶段
To educate in matters of culture and refinement; make more polished or sophisticated.
使文雅:教以文化和优雅;使…更圆滑或老于世故
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civ.iliz.able
adj.(形容词)
civ.iliz.er
n.(名词)