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socialize

UK //ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.aɪz//US //ˈsoʊ.ʃəl.aɪz//

词源

源自法语 socialiser,基于拉丁语 socius(伙伴),首次记录于1828年表示'使社会化',社交互动义项始于19世纪末。

verb

❶ 参与社交活动,与他人互动交流。指在聚会、活动等场合中与人交谈、建立联系的行为。

“She loves to socialize at parties and meet new people.”

(她喜欢在聚会上社交,结识新朋友。)

“Puppies need to socialize with other dogs to develop properly.”

(小狗需要与其他狗社交才能健康成长。)

❶ 使适应社会生活,尤指通过教育或训练使人掌握社会规范。常用于儿童教育或动物训练场景。

“Kindergarten helps children socialize and learn to share.”

(幼儿园帮助孩子们适应社交并学会分享。)

“The program aims to socialize rescued animals before adoption.”

(该项目旨在让被救助动物在领养前适应社交。)

同义词:mingle, interact, fraternize, associate, network

常见短语

socialize with — 与某人进行社交互动,通常指在非正式场合的友好交流。

“Employees are encouraged to socialize with colleagues after work.”

(公司鼓励员工下班后与同事进行社交。)