Definitions
adj. Relating to citizens or ordinary society rather than the military.
公民的；民用的
adj. Relating to private legal disputes rather than criminal offences.
民事的
adj. Polite and respectful, though not necessarily friendly.
有礼貌的；客气的
Example
The airport handles both military and civil aircraft.
这座机场既接待军用飞机，也接待民用飞机。
Protecting civil rights requires accessible legal services and public institutions that treat all citizens fairly.
保护公民权利需要便捷可及的法律服务，以及公平对待所有公民的公共机构。
Collocations
- civil rights
- civil aviation
- civil law
- remain civil
Word family
- civility (n.)
- civilly (adv.)
- uncivil (adj.)
Usage tip
civil law指民法；civil war则指内战。
FAQ
- What does civil mean?
- Relating to citizens or ordinary society rather than the military. Relating to private legal disputes rather than criminal offences. Polite and respectful, though not necessarily friendly.
- How is civil pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɪvəl/, US /ˈsɪvəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
