westernization

[ˌwestənaiˈzeiʃən] 生词本

n.

  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 westernisation
1. N-UNCOUNT 西方化;西化;欧美化 The westernization of a country, place, or person is the process of them adopting ideas and behaviour that are typical of Europe and North America, rather than preserving the ideas and behaviour traditional in their culture. 
  • ...fundamentalists unhappy with the westernization of Afghan culture...

    对阿富汗文化的西化感到不满的原教旨主义者

  • The explosive growth in casinos is one of the most conspicuous signs of Westernisation.

    赌场数量的暴增是西方化的最显著迹象之一。