civilization/͵sIvḷəˋzeʃən; ˌsIv$l-aIˈzeIʃ$n/ also 又作 -isation BrE 【英】n 1 [C,U] a society that is well organized or developed 文明(社会): ancient civilizations 古代文明2 [U] when people live in a well organized society and have a comfortable way of life 文明生活: all the benefits of modern civilization 现代文明的种种好处