civilization

/ˌsɪv.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/

名词

教化；开化
The civilization of Britain by the Romans took years to complete.
罗马人对不列颠人的教化用了许多年才得以完成。
文明社会；（特定时期特定社会或国家的）文明，文化
Some people think that nuclear war would mean the end of civilization.
有人认为核战争将意味着文明的终结。