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civilize

/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪz/

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to make a society conform to a particular idea of civilization

使文明化；教化

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The book questions the empire's claim that it would civilize other peoples.
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这本书质疑帝国声称要“教化”其他民族的说法。
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