1 [C,U] the customs, ideas, beliefs, etc of a particular society, country, etc 文化（指某个社会、国家等的风俗、思想、信念等）: the language and culture of the Aztecs 阿兹台克人的语言和文化 people from many different cultures 来自很多不同文化背景的人

2 [U] art, literature, music, etc 文化（指美术、文学、音乐等）: London has always been a centre of culture. 伦敦始终是个文化中心。

3 [C] (medical医学) a group of cells or bacteria, especially taken from a person or an animal and grown for medical or scientific study 培养细胞，培养菌（尤指从人或动物身上取下来用作化验或科研的）: Yoghurt is made from active cultures. 酸奶用活培养菌制成。