English Dictionary

civil

/ˈsɪv.əl/

adj

(not comparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion. / (comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner.

The civil rights movement fought for equal rights and justice for all.

意味（1）

(not comparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people.

意味（2）

(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner.

It was very civil of him to stop the argument.

意味（3）

(archaic) In a peaceful and well-ordered state.

Herein thou haſt done good ſeruice to thy country:

VVere all inhumaine ſlaues ſo ſerued as he,

Herein thou haſt done good ſeruice to thy country: VVere all inhumaine ſlaues ſo ſerued as he, England would be ciuill, and from all ſuch dealings free.

意味（4）

(law) Relating to private relations among citizens, as opposed to criminal matters.

a civil case

意味（5）

Secular.

As if our Saviour had said, No man can enter into heaven except he be born again; so as he speaketh not only of notorious Sinners, as Adulterers, Drunkards, Swearers, & c. but of all who are in their natural condition, tho' they live never so unblameably, free from scandalous sins, if they be not born again, their civil Righteousness will do them little good, for they shall never see the Kingdom of God.