social
/ˈsəʊʃəl/ · /ˈsoʊʃəl/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #830 in the learning path
社会的
Definitions
adj. relating to society and how people live together
社会的
adj. relating to meeting people and spending time with them
社交的；交际的
adj. living naturally in organised groups rather than alone
群居的
Example
My new job leaves little time for social activities.
我的新工作让我几乎没时间参加社交活动。
Affordable housing policies can reduce social inequality by helping families access safe homes near essential services.
可负担住房政策帮助家庭在基本服务设施附近获得安全住所，从而减少社会不平等。
Collocations
- social inequality
- social skills
- social activities
- social change
Word family
- society (n)
- socially (adv)
- socialise (v)
- socialisation (n)
Usage tip
social指社会或社交的；sociable指人爱交际。
FAQ
- What does social mean?
- relating to society and how people live together relating to meeting people and spending time with them living naturally in organised groups rather than alone
- How is social pronounced?
- UK /ˈsəʊʃəl/, US /ˈsoʊʃəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
