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civilize

/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪz/ American
  • v. 使开化, 使文明
Definition
  • v. to make people or a place more educated, polite, and socially developed
Example
Teachers try to civilize young children by teaching manners and patience.
老师们通过教导礼仪和耐心来教化年幼的孩子。