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单词 civilizing
释义 I. ˈcivilizing, vbl. n.
[f. civilize + -ing1.]
The action of the vb. civilize; civilization.
1611Cotgr., Affaicterie..a ciuilizing, making gentle.1752Ld. Advoc. in Scots Mag. (1753) 224/1 The civilizing of the highlands of Scotland.
II. ˈcivilizing, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
That civilizes or advances civilization.
1648Milton Observ. Art. Peace (1851) 558 A civilizing Conquest.1883Athenæum 12 May 599/1 The most potent civilizing agent.
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