civility /səˈvɪləti/ noun plural civilities
plural civilities
Learner's definition of CIVILITY
formal
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[noncount] : polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior彬彬有礼的行为;礼貌;谦恭 -
Everyone should be treated with civility. [=courtesy, politeness]人人都应以礼相待。
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codes/standards of civility礼貌的准则/标准
2
civilities [plural] : polite actions and words客套话;寒暄