名詞 civilisation:

1. the social process whereby societies achieve civilization
   同義詞：civilization
2. a particular society at a particular time and place
   同義詞：culture, civilization
3. a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
   同義詞：civilization
4. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
   同義詞：refinement, civilization

1. The civilization of mankind has taken thousands of years.
   人類經數(shù)千年才文明開化。