新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

society

英  [səˈsaɪɪti]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • societies

    1[U 不可数名词] 社会(指社会中所有的人)

    Society is people in general, thought of as a large organized group.

    双语例句

    例:

    This reflects attitudes and values prevailing in society.

    这反映出社会上普遍流行的态度和价值观。

    2[C, U 有变体名词] 社会 , (生活于某个地区、有自己生活方式的)群体

    A society is the people who live in a country or region, their organizations, and their way of life.

    近义词

    community

    双语例句

    例:

    We live in a capitalist society.

    我们生活在资本主义社会。

    例:

    Debate is fundamental to a democratic society.

    辩论对一个民主社会至关重要。

    例:

    those responsible for destroying our African heritage and the fabric of our society.

    那些对摧毁我们非洲的遗产和社会结构负有责任的人。

    例:

    the complexities of South African society.

    南非社会的复杂性。

    3[C 可数名词] 社团 , 协会

    A society is an organization for people who have the same interest or aim.

    近义词

    association

    双语例句

    例:

    the Atlanta Horticultural Society.

    亚特兰大园艺协会。

    4[U 不可数名词] 上流社会

    Society is the rich, fashionable people in a particular place who meet on social occasions.

    双语例句

    例:

    The couple quickly became a fixture in society.

    这对夫妇很快就成为上流社会的常客。