
society
词源
源自拉丁语 'societas',意为'伙伴关系'或'联盟',后经法语 'société' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 指由一群人组成的社区或集体,这些人通常生活在同一个地区或国家,并共享相同的法律、习俗和文化。
“Modern society faces many challenges, such as climate change and inequality.”
(现代社会面临许多挑战,比如气候变化和不平等。)
“She is studying the impact of technology on society.”
(她正在研究技术对社会的影响。)
❶ 指特定的组织或团体,通常由一群有共同兴趣或目标的人组成。
“She joined the local gardening society to meet like-minded people.”
(她加入了当地的园艺协会,结识志同道合的人。)
“The Royal Society is one of the oldest scientific societies in the world.”
(皇家学会是世界上最古老的科学学会之一。)
常见短语
high society — 指上流社会或富有的精英阶层,通常与奢华的生活方式和社会地位相关。
“She was often seen at parties attended by high society.”
(她经常出现在上流社会参加的派对上。)
civil society — 指独立于政府和企业的社会组织,通常包括非政府组织、志愿者团体等,致力于公共利益。
“Civil society plays a key role in advocating for human rights.”
(公民社会在倡导人权方面发挥着关键作用。)