civilized
adjective /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
/ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
(British English also civilised)
- well organized socially with a very developed culture and way of life
文明的;开化的 - the civilized world
文明世界 - rising crime in our so-called civilized societies
在我们所谓文明社会中日益增多的犯罪行为 - civilized peoples
文明的民族
- the civilized world
- having laws and customs that are fair and morally acceptable
有法制伦理的;有道德的 - No civilized country should allow such terrible injustices.
凡有法制伦理的国家都不该允许这种可怕的不公正行为。
- No civilized country should allow such terrible injustices.
- having or showing polite and reasonable behaviour
有礼貌的;有教养的;举止得体的 - We couldn't even have a civilized conversation any more.
我们之间甚至连礼貌的寒暄都没有了。
- We couldn't even have a civilized conversation any more.
- typical of a comfortable and pleasant way of life
(生活)惬意的,愉快舒适的 - Breakfast on the terrace—how civilized!
在阳台上用早餐,真是惬意无比! - Let’s go somewhere civilized and have a meal.
我们去文明点的地方吃饭吧。
opposite uncivilized - Breakfast on the terrace—how civilized!