civilization

US /ˌsɪv.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌsɪv.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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1.

文明

the stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.

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Ancient Egypt was a highly advanced civilization.
古埃及是一个高度发达的文明
The collapse of the Roman civilization led to a period of decline.
罗马文明的崩溃导致了一段衰落时期。
2.

文明化, 开化

the process of civilizing or being civilized.

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The civilization of nomadic tribes often involved settled agriculture.
游牧部落的文明化通常涉及定居农业。
Education is key to the civilization of society.
教育是社会文明化的关键。