n.

1. 文明；文明阶段；文明国家；文明世界[U]
2. （特定时期，特定地区的）文化[C]
   Chinese civilization is one of the oldest in the world.

   中国文明是世界上最古老的文明之一。

3. 【口】（现代生活的）文明设施[U]
4. 开化（过程），教化（过程）[U]
   The civilization of these tribes will take a long time.

   这些部落的开化将需很长时间。

n.

1. an advanced stage or system of human social development.
   ▸the process of achieving civilization.
2. a civilized nation or region.