vt. 使开化, 使文明

vi. 变文明

Civilize \Civ"i*lize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Civilized}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Civilizing}.] [Cf. F. civilizer, fr.L. civilis civil.
See {Civil}.]
1. To reclaim from a savage state; to instruct in the rules
and customs of civilization; to educate; to refine.

Yet blest that fate which did his arms dispose
Her land to civilize, as to subdue. --Dryden

2. To admit as suitable to a civilized state. [Obs. or R.]
``Civilizing adultery.'' --Milton.

Syn: To polish; refine; humanize.