so‧cial 1 S1 W1 / səʊʃ ə l $ soʊ- / 形容词

1 society relating to human society and its organization, or the quality of people’s lives :

social issues, such as unemployment and education

the country’s serious social problems

a challenge to the social order (= how a particular society is organized )

2 rank relating to your position in society, according to your job, family, wealth etc :

The students come from a variety of social classes (= groups of people that have the same social position ) .

the social status of her family

3 meeting people relating to meeting people, forming relationships with them, and spending time with them :

social interaction

a club with lots of social events

Exercise classes are a good way to keep fit and improve your social life .

Group play helps children develop social skills (= ability to deal with people easily ) .

He lacked social graces (= good and polite behaviour towards other people ) .

4 someone who is social enjoys meeting and talking to other people 同义词 sociable

5 animals forming groups or living together in their natural state 反义词 solitary :

Elephants are social animals .

— socially 副词 :

socially acceptable behaviour

socially disadvantaged families → antisocial , sociable , unsocial

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somebody’s social life (= activities that involve being with other people for pleasure ) Teenagers enjoy an active social life.

social skills (= the ability to deal with people easily ) In school, the children also learn social skills.

social graces (= good and polite behaviour towards other people ) I had none of the social graces of my fellow pupils.

social contact/interaction Work provides social contact.

a social call (= one that does not relate to business ) Don’t misunderstand, this is purely a social call.