| 单词 | civility |
| 释义 | civility (once / 976 pages) n Civility is the act of showing regard for others by being polite, like the civility you showed in speaking kindly to someone who has hurt your feelings. Civility comes from the Latin word civilis, meaning "relating to public life, befitting a citizen," in other words, being friendly and nice to everyone. When you show civility, you use kindness and good manners. You are respectful, even if you do not like that person very much. Civility can also mean formal politeness, like your behavior at a fancy dinner. WORD FAMILYcivility: civilities, incivility+/civil: civiler, civilest, civilian, civilise, civility, civilize, civilly, uncivil/civilian: civilians/civilisation: civilisations/civilise: civilisation, civilised, civilises, civilising/civilised: noncivilised, uncivilised/civilization: civilizations/civilize: civilization, civilized, civilizes, civilizing/civilized: noncivilized, uncivilized/incivility: incivilities/uncivil: uncivilly USAGE EXAMPLESYes, 2016 was a terrible year — for politics, civility, discourse, death. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) Civility was the order of the day, not ordering others about under the guise of telling them to follow their own conscience. Washington Times(Dec 27, 2016) The focus is on the serious business risk posed by failing to foster a culture of civility. New York Times(Dec 23, 2016) 1n the act of showing regard for others Syn|Hypo|Hyper politeness courtesy a courteous or respectful or considerate act deference, respecta courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard devoirformal expression of respect attentiona courteous act indicating affection gallantrypolite attentiveness to women court, homagerespectful deference last respectsthe act of expressing respect for someone who has died propsproper respect action something done (usually as opposed to something said) 2n formal or perfunctory politeness Ant|Hyper incivility deliberate discourtesy courtesy, good manners a courteous manner |
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