Definition of social in English:

social

adjective ˈsəʊʃ(ə)lˈsoʊʃəl

1attributive Relating to society or its organization.
社会的
alcoholism is recognized as a major social problem
酗酒被认为是一个主要的社会问题。
the social structure of Europe had become more fluid
欧洲的社会结构已经变得更加不稳定了。
Example sentencesExamples
- The aim is to raise standards in areas with social problems and therefore improve the average across the county.
- Devotees believe that, if enough people meditate in a community, social tensions ease and crime rates fall.
- Drawing on the support and resources of the community, known as social capital, is a common theme in ethnic enterprises.
- Let them hear from you with your ideas on how social and community problems can be tackled.
- He was also the founder of a number of educational and social organizations.
- His diaries indicated he is aware of the social crises in his community and does something about them.
- Yesterday dozens of people attended a street party in Avebury Road, specially designed to break down social barriers.
- For centuries, marriage has been a basic element of social organization in societies around the world.
- The Government has a key role to play in helping individuals and communities deal with the social effects of change.
- Indeed, the rural exodus changed the social structure of the rural population in the South irrevocably.
- The earliest Bulgarian American political organizations grew out of social need.
- A portion of the money raised will be donated to various civil rights and social organizations.
- Policymakers are increasingly worried about social fragmentation within local communities.
- Binge drinking can cause significant health problems for young people and it is now clear it is a major social problem in our communities.
- We should follow his example to meet our needs and social obligations.
- Science as a social endeavor is seen as a collective project for the improvement of social structures.
- Very few organizations have completely homogeneous social structures.
- To a certain degree, this can dilute the urge to protest in real life and is therefore useful for social stability.
- Architecture has always been a mirror to the social structure of a society.
- We have stated that we support business as long as it retains an ethical outlook with a concern for social responsibility and the community.
Synonyms
communal, community, community-based, collective, group, general, popular, civil, civic, public, societal
endemic, pandemic
1. 1.1 Relating to rank and status in society.
  一定社会级别（或地位）的
  a recent analysis of social class in Britain
  最近对英国社会等级的一次分析。
  her mother is a lady of the highest social standing
  她母亲是一位社会最上层女士。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Class was defined as the individual's social status based partly on economic factors.
  It seems that our perceptions of beauty are determined largely by our perceptions of social status.
  ‘Women are not marrying for social status or financial security any more,’ he said.
  That was when the presence of imported equipment in the house spelt social status and turned the neighbours green with envy.
  With this success has come lots of positions in government, and a new social status for election winners within the party.
  There is no distinction of class, wealth or social status made during the exercise, and all are treated as equal.
  Annapolis had a large number of bachelors among those of high social rank.
  The rank and social standing of the subjects of portraiture are also expressed by conventions, which shift with time.
  Sending a cool email link to a friend shows you are thinking of them and know what they like, and can therefore increase your social standing.
  Unlike the hereditary peerages of old, knighthoods are not bestowed according to birth or social status.
  Money, social status, talent, opportunity and chance all define the contours of our inequality.
  Previously batik's motifs and colors indicated the social status of the users.
  For centuries, spouse selection was subject to family status and social standing.
  When there is no cash, there is no social mobility and therefore no threat to the status quo.
  You should feel proud of yourself for not being shallow and liking someone for social status or looks.
  Statistically, females tend to marry men with a higher social status.
  My social status among my friends rocketed as I was the only one with my own television.
  His elevated social status allowed him to speak out on issues in exactly the way that he saw fit, no matter what the consequences.
  Furthermore, clocks were a symbol of wealth and social status at that time.
  She said the amount of disposable income people had to spend on fruit and vegetables was related to social status.
2Needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities.
群居的；过社会生活的
we are social beings as well as individuals
我们既是单独的个体，又是社会人。
Example sentencesExamples
- She began to make friends and become social.
- As the primary unit of man's social living, the modern family has to grapple with several problems.
- He has become social with other children, engages in imaginary play, and has started to potty train!
- Children become social companions rather than problems, although your wallet needs to be guarded - more than ever.
- One is destined to become a vibrant community with a rich social mix and a youthful population.
1. 2.1 Relating to or designed for activities in which people meet each other for pleasure.
  社交活动的
  Guy led a full social life
  盖伊的社交生活丰富多彩。
  staff facilities included a social club and leisure complex
  员工的服务设施包括一个联谊俱乐部和休闲娱乐中心。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He can be captivating company and, in social circles, very likeable.
  The Foxford Card Games are a community social event on Tuesday nights and all are welcome.
  Generations have grown up honing their sporting and social skills at the community games.
  The group arranges social facilities and community support for lonely, mentally and emotionally unwell people.
  Elizabeth enjoys the social interaction, the companionship and the activities.
  She is as sharp as a tack, but excellent company in a social setting.
  Friday concluded with a social evening in Ballintogher Community Centre.
  A youth shelter is designed to meet the social needs of young people where they can sit and talk.
  It's always unsettling when friends leave: it creates a huge gap in the community and on the social calendar.
  She had come bent on changing us, like she often did after social calls in such company.
  The Club meets for social tennis every Sunday afternoon and it is hoped to have regular members' sessions at other times.
  The committee of Erins Own invites all members of the community to this social night out.
  She was a keen card player, and it took her into the community as a social occasion amongst the people she had served all her life.
  No job was ever too big for Alvina to tackle, and at the end of a long day she still had energy for the social activities she so greatly enjoyed.
  He said the club's social activities have ranged from football to having its own choral society.
  In other words, weblogs create particular spaces and times in which social activity may, and does, occur.
  Beverley, a cosmetics factory worker, met Whelby in 1984 at a social club in Skelmersdale.
  The March meeting concluded with a social chat and a very nice supper hosted by Mary Delaney and Margaret Collier.
  We are at the beginning of a Golden Age of social software, software designed to support the interactions of groups of people.
  Both Miki and I are really sociable people and the thing I missed most was social company.
  Synonyms
  recreational, entertainment, amusement, leisure
3Zoology
(of a bird) gregarious; breeding or nesting in colonies.
〔动〕（鸟）群居的，社会性的；群体饲养的
Example sentencesExamples
- Waxwings are social birds and where suitable food supplies are found, flocks of several hundred birds have been recorded here.
- Endemic to the South Island, the kea is a highly intelligent, curious, social, and adaptable bird.
- Swifts tend to be social species and will feed and roost in large mixed-species flocks.
- Pigeons and doves can be solitary to very social and can be found in flocks of several thousand.
- The African Jacana is another bird that has unique social and mating behaviour.
Synonyms
gregarious, organized, civilized, interactional
1. 3.1 (of an insect) living together in organized communities, typically with different castes, as ants, bees, wasps, and termites do.
  （昆虫）群居的
  Example sentencesExamples
  Studying more on social insects, he knew that males existed, but were rarely as powerful as the queen.
  Various models have been presented to account for division of labor in social insects.
  Common wasps are social insects and live in nests of up to around 10,000 workers.
  One of the baffling things about social insects such as ants is how their co-operative behaviour has evolved.
  Native social bees visit only male inflorescences in search of pollen and nectar.
2. 3.2 (of a mammal) living together in groups, typically in a hierarchical system with complex communication.
  （哺乳动物）社会性的
  Example sentencesExamples
  Chimps are social animals and live in groups of up to 80 where food is plentiful.
  Rabbits are intelligent social animals who need affection.
  This should not surprise us - it is, in some degree, a characteristic of most social mammals.
  Horses are social animals.
  You know in that sense obviously we have evolved from social primates.

noun ˈsəʊʃ(ə)lˈsoʊʃəl

1An informal social gathering, especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group.
（尤指由俱乐部或团体成员组织的）社交聚会
a church social
教友联谊会。
Example sentencesExamples
- I'd love going to school discos, parties or Saturday night socials and just dance, dance, dance.
- Bearden's colorful, innovative collages document jazz performances, church socials, and other elements of black culture from the 1940s though his death in 1988.
- In lazy summer days, it is usually time for parades, ice cream socials and county fairs.
- Those years are the important ones where my peers learned, at school dances, youth clubs, church socials, parties, etc. all the rules of social interaction and behaviour that passed me right by.
- Members may go on trips, attend lectures, participate in art tours and attend dinners and socials.
- According to Haynes, the idea behind the club is, ‘We are always fundraising and having socials for ourselves.’
- The late Dr. Cawley was chairman of the Swinford Branch for many years and ensured regular meetings were held and socials organised, as well as the annual church gate collections.
- Typical chapters enjoy socials that range from informal gatherings to gala affairs.
- A number of fundraising socials will be held within the county from now up to Christmas.
- Young people meet at funerals, weddings, churches, and school socials.
- Others organize socials, dinners, and information sessions and advertise among men who are already active in campus religious groups.
- For one of the society's projects-the construction of a music hall-the alumnae raised money with ice cream socials, strawberry festivals, bazaars, and operettas, one of which Zitella directed.
- The meetings branched out into socials and cultural events that covered every aspect of members' interests from science to film and cycling clubs.
- The snowshoe club socials also re-created the Beaver Club meetings held in Montreal in the winter season.
- Clough Hall was a great dancing place in yonder years, and now it is re-opened to some great socials.
- Mainly we played for our own entertainment as well as church socials and cabarets.
- Students should attend conferences, events, socials, seminars, and other networking opportunities.
- The Anzac Club in Dunedin ran socials for the men in training at the Air Force base at Taieri and the army unit at Taiaroa Heads.
- He began singing and playing in churches, socials, and fairs all around their hometown in Eastern Kentucky.
- At parent-teachers meetings, open-houses, and school socials, parents seem to be filled with pride and confidence about the school.
Synonyms
party, gathering, social gathering, social occasion, social event, social function, function, get-together, celebration, reunion, festivity, jamboree, reception, at-home, soirée
informal bash, shindig, shindy, do
British informal rave-up, knees-up, beanfeast, beano, bunfight, jolly, thrash
2the socialBritish informal
not everyone's on the social and taking drugs
不是每个人都靠社会保障过活，也不是每个人都吸毒。
short for social security
Example sentencesExamples
- How can they live their entire lives on the social?

Derivatives

sociality

noun ˌsəʊʃɪˈalɪti

The capacity of sociality is a universal character of nature.
Example sentencesExamples
- Social scientists, and anthropologists in particular, quite often make bold statements about the importance of sociality in human life.
- Experts with Gymboree said not only adults need sociality, children from newborns to five-year-olds also need an interest in social events.
- A revolutionary thinker, Hamilton gave biologists the tools for understanding sociality in all organisms.
- Irish sociologists illustrate how the pub is central to Irish sociality and society, and has been closely related to everyday community life.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin socialis 'allied', from socius 'friend'.

Latin socius ‘companion’ is the base of social and society (mid 16th century); while associate (Late Middle English) comes from closely related associare ‘to unite’. The early history of the word socialism is obscure. The word made its appearance in 1832 in France contrasted with personnalité; three or four years later the modern political sense was attributed to a use by either Leroux or Reybaud in their writings. However, the source has also been attributed to an English use in 1835 during the discussions of a society founded by Robert Owen.

Rhymes

asocial, precocial, psychosocial

Definition of social in US English:

social

adjectiveˈsōSHəlˈsoʊʃəl

1attributive Relating to society or its organization.
社会的
alcoholism is recognized as a major social problem
酗酒被认为是一个主要的社会问题。
a traditional Japanese social structure
Example sentencesExamples
- For centuries, marriage has been a basic element of social organization in societies around the world.
- The Government has a key role to play in helping individuals and communities deal with the social effects of change.
- Binge drinking can cause significant health problems for young people and it is now clear it is a major social problem in our communities.
- Indeed, the rural exodus changed the social structure of the rural population in the South irrevocably.
- To a certain degree, this can dilute the urge to protest in real life and is therefore useful for social stability.
- Science as a social endeavor is seen as a collective project for the improvement of social structures.
- We have stated that we support business as long as it retains an ethical outlook with a concern for social responsibility and the community.
- Let them hear from you with your ideas on how social and community problems can be tackled.
- Drawing on the support and resources of the community, known as social capital, is a common theme in ethnic enterprises.
- The aim is to raise standards in areas with social problems and therefore improve the average across the county.
- Yesterday dozens of people attended a street party in Avebury Road, specially designed to break down social barriers.
- Very few organizations have completely homogeneous social structures.
- His diaries indicated he is aware of the social crises in his community and does something about them.
- The earliest Bulgarian American political organizations grew out of social need.
- He was also the founder of a number of educational and social organizations.
- We should follow his example to meet our needs and social obligations.
- Policymakers are increasingly worried about social fragmentation within local communities.
- Devotees believe that, if enough people meditate in a community, social tensions ease and crime rates fall.
- Architecture has always been a mirror to the social structure of a society.
- A portion of the money raised will be donated to various civil rights and social organizations.
Synonyms
communal, community, community-based, collective, group, general, popular, civil, civic, public, societal
1. 1.1 Relating to rank and status in society.
  一定社会级别（或地位）的
  a recent analysis of social class in Britain
  最近对英国社会等级的一次分析。
  her mother is a lady of the highest social standing
  她母亲是一位社会最上层女士。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Statistically, females tend to marry men with a higher social status.
  Money, social status, talent, opportunity and chance all define the contours of our inequality.
  Sending a cool email link to a friend shows you are thinking of them and know what they like, and can therefore increase your social standing.
  With this success has come lots of positions in government, and a new social status for election winners within the party.
  Unlike the hereditary peerages of old, knighthoods are not bestowed according to birth or social status.
  The rank and social standing of the subjects of portraiture are also expressed by conventions, which shift with time.
  My social status among my friends rocketed as I was the only one with my own television.
  When there is no cash, there is no social mobility and therefore no threat to the status quo.
  You should feel proud of yourself for not being shallow and liking someone for social status or looks.
  Previously batik's motifs and colors indicated the social status of the users.
  That was when the presence of imported equipment in the house spelt social status and turned the neighbours green with envy.
  ‘Women are not marrying for social status or financial security any more,’ he said.
  It seems that our perceptions of beauty are determined largely by our perceptions of social status.
  She said the amount of disposable income people had to spend on fruit and vegetables was related to social status.
  There is no distinction of class, wealth or social status made during the exercise, and all are treated as equal.
  His elevated social status allowed him to speak out on issues in exactly the way that he saw fit, no matter what the consequences.
  Furthermore, clocks were a symbol of wealth and social status at that time.
  For centuries, spouse selection was subject to family status and social standing.
  Annapolis had a large number of bachelors among those of high social rank.
  Class was defined as the individual's social status based partly on economic factors.
2Needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities.
群居的；过社会生活的
we are social beings as well as individuals
我们既是单独的个体，又是社会人。
Example sentencesExamples
- She began to make friends and become social.
- He has become social with other children, engages in imaginary play, and has started to potty train!
- One is destined to become a vibrant community with a rich social mix and a youthful population.
- Children become social companions rather than problems, although your wallet needs to be guarded - more than ever.
- As the primary unit of man's social living, the modern family has to grapple with several problems.
1. 2.1 Relating to or designed for activities in which people meet each other for pleasure.
  社交活动的
  Guy led a full social life
  盖伊的社交生活丰富多彩。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Friday concluded with a social evening in Ballintogher Community Centre.
  Generations have grown up honing their sporting and social skills at the community games.
  The group arranges social facilities and community support for lonely, mentally and emotionally unwell people.
  It's always unsettling when friends leave: it creates a huge gap in the community and on the social calendar.
  She had come bent on changing us, like she often did after social calls in such company.
  The March meeting concluded with a social chat and a very nice supper hosted by Mary Delaney and Margaret Collier.
  The Club meets for social tennis every Sunday afternoon and it is hoped to have regular members' sessions at other times.
  He said the club's social activities have ranged from football to having its own choral society.
  A youth shelter is designed to meet the social needs of young people where they can sit and talk.
  The committee of Erins Own invites all members of the community to this social night out.
  Elizabeth enjoys the social interaction, the companionship and the activities.
  He can be captivating company and, in social circles, very likeable.
  She is as sharp as a tack, but excellent company in a social setting.
  She was a keen card player, and it took her into the community as a social occasion amongst the people she had served all her life.
  In other words, weblogs create particular spaces and times in which social activity may, and does, occur.
  The Foxford Card Games are a community social event on Tuesday nights and all are welcome.
  Beverley, a cosmetics factory worker, met Whelby in 1984 at a social club in Skelmersdale.
  No job was ever too big for Alvina to tackle, and at the end of a long day she still had energy for the social activities she so greatly enjoyed.
  Both Miki and I are really sociable people and the thing I missed most was social company.
  We are at the beginning of a Golden Age of social software, software designed to support the interactions of groups of people.
  Synonyms
  recreational, entertainment, amusement, leisure
3Zoology
(of a bird) gregarious; breeding or nesting in colonies.
〔动〕（鸟）群居的，社会性的；群体饲养的
Example sentencesExamples
- Endemic to the South Island, the kea is a highly intelligent, curious, social, and adaptable bird.
- The African Jacana is another bird that has unique social and mating behaviour.
- Waxwings are social birds and where suitable food supplies are found, flocks of several hundred birds have been recorded here.
- Swifts tend to be social species and will feed and roost in large mixed-species flocks.
- Pigeons and doves can be solitary to very social and can be found in flocks of several thousand.
Synonyms
gregarious, organized, civilized, interactional
1. 3.1 (of an insect) living together in organized communities, typically with different castes, as ants, bees, wasps, and termites do.
  （昆虫）群居的
  Example sentencesExamples
  Common wasps are social insects and live in nests of up to around 10,000 workers.
  One of the baffling things about social insects such as ants is how their co-operative behaviour has evolved.
  Studying more on social insects, he knew that males existed, but were rarely as powerful as the queen.
  Native social bees visit only male inflorescences in search of pollen and nectar.
  Various models have been presented to account for division of labor in social insects.
2. 3.2 (of a mammal) living together in groups, typically in a hierarchical system with complex communication.
  （哺乳动物）社会性的
  Example sentencesExamples
  You know in that sense obviously we have evolved from social primates.
  Rabbits are intelligent social animals who need affection.
  This should not surprise us - it is, in some degree, a characteristic of most social mammals.
  Chimps are social animals and live in groups of up to 80 where food is plentiful.
  Horses are social animals.

nounˈsōSHəlˈsoʊʃəl

An informal social gathering, especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group.
（尤指由俱乐部或团体成员组织的）社交聚会
a church social
教友联谊会。
Example sentencesExamples
- Others organize socials, dinners, and information sessions and advertise among men who are already active in campus religious groups.
- I'd love going to school discos, parties or Saturday night socials and just dance, dance, dance.
- For one of the society's projects-the construction of a music hall-the alumnae raised money with ice cream socials, strawberry festivals, bazaars, and operettas, one of which Zitella directed.
- The meetings branched out into socials and cultural events that covered every aspect of members' interests from science to film and cycling clubs.
- Bearden's colorful, innovative collages document jazz performances, church socials, and other elements of black culture from the 1940s though his death in 1988.
- The Anzac Club in Dunedin ran socials for the men in training at the Air Force base at Taieri and the army unit at Taiaroa Heads.
- The snowshoe club socials also re-created the Beaver Club meetings held in Montreal in the winter season.
- The late Dr. Cawley was chairman of the Swinford Branch for many years and ensured regular meetings were held and socials organised, as well as the annual church gate collections.
- Mainly we played for our own entertainment as well as church socials and cabarets.
- A number of fundraising socials will be held within the county from now up to Christmas.
- Clough Hall was a great dancing place in yonder years, and now it is re-opened to some great socials.
- Young people meet at funerals, weddings, churches, and school socials.
- Those years are the important ones where my peers learned, at school dances, youth clubs, church socials, parties, etc. all the rules of social interaction and behaviour that passed me right by.
- At parent-teachers meetings, open-houses, and school socials, parents seem to be filled with pride and confidence about the school.
- He began singing and playing in churches, socials, and fairs all around their hometown in Eastern Kentucky.
- Members may go on trips, attend lectures, participate in art tours and attend dinners and socials.
- Students should attend conferences, events, socials, seminars, and other networking opportunities.
- According to Haynes, the idea behind the club is, ‘We are always fundraising and having socials for ourselves.’
- Typical chapters enjoy socials that range from informal gatherings to gala affairs.
- In lazy summer days, it is usually time for parades, ice cream socials and county fairs.
Synonyms
party, gathering, social gathering, social occasion, social event, social function, function, get-together, celebration, reunion, festivity, jamboree, reception, at-home, soirée

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin socialis ‘allied’, from socius ‘friend’.

单词	social
释义	Definition of social in English: social adjective ˈsəʊʃ(ə)lˈsoʊʃəl 1attributive Relating to society or its organization. 社会的 alcoholism is recognized as a major social problem 酗酒被认为是一个主要的社会问题。 the social structure of Europe had become more fluid 欧洲的社会结构已经变得更加不稳定了。 Example sentencesExamples The aim is to raise standards in areas with social problems and therefore improve the average across the county. Devotees believe that, if enough people meditate in a community, social tensions ease and crime rates fall. Drawing on the support and resources of the community, known as social capital, is a common theme in ethnic enterprises. Let them hear from you with your ideas on how social and community problems can be tackled. He was also the founder of a number of educational and social organizations. His diaries indicated he is aware of the social crises in his community and does something about them. Yesterday dozens of people attended a street party in Avebury Road, specially designed to break down social barriers. For centuries, marriage has been a basic element of social organization in societies around the world. The Government has a key role to play in helping individuals and communities deal with the social effects of change. Indeed, the rural exodus changed the social structure of the rural population in the South irrevocably. The earliest Bulgarian American political organizations grew out of social need. A portion of the money raised will be donated to various civil rights and social organizations. Policymakers are increasingly worried about social fragmentation within local communities. Binge drinking can cause significant health problems for young people and it is now clear it is a major social problem in our communities. We should follow his example to meet our needs and social obligations. Science as a social endeavor is seen as a collective project for the improvement of social structures. Very few organizations have completely homogeneous social structures. To a certain degree, this can dilute the urge to protest in real life and is therefore useful for social stability. Architecture has always been a mirror to the social structure of a society. We have stated that we support business as long as it retains an ethical outlook with a concern for social responsibility and the community. Synonyms communal, community, community-based, collective, group, general, popular, civil, civic, public, societal endemic, pandemic 1.1 Relating to rank and status in society. 一定社会级别（或地位）的 a recent analysis of social class in Britain 最近对英国社会等级的一次分析。 her mother is a lady of the highest social standing 她母亲是一位社会最上层女士。 Example sentencesExamples Class was defined as the individual's social status based partly on economic factors. It seems that our perceptions of beauty are determined largely by our perceptions of social status. ‘Women are not marrying for social status or financial security any more,’ he said. That was when the presence of imported equipment in the house spelt social status and turned the neighbours green with envy. With this success has come lots of positions in government, and a new social status for election winners within the party. There is no distinction of class, wealth or social status made during the exercise, and all are treated as equal. Annapolis had a large number of bachelors among those of high social rank. The rank and social standing of the subjects of portraiture are also expressed by conventions, which shift with time. Sending a cool email link to a friend shows you are thinking of them and know what they like, and can therefore increase your social standing. Unlike the hereditary peerages of old, knighthoods are not bestowed according to birth or social status. Money, social status, talent, opportunity and chance all define the contours of our inequality. Previously batik's motifs and colors indicated the social status of the users. For centuries, spouse selection was subject to family status and social standing. When there is no cash, there is no social mobility and therefore no threat to the status quo. You should feel proud of yourself for not being shallow and liking someone for social status or looks. Statistically, females tend to marry men with a higher social status. My social status among my friends rocketed as I was the only one with my own television. His elevated social status allowed him to speak out on issues in exactly the way that he saw fit, no matter what the consequences. Furthermore, clocks were a symbol of wealth and social status at that time. She said the amount of disposable income people had to spend on fruit and vegetables was related to social status. 2Needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities. 群居的；过社会生活的 we are social beings as well as individuals 我们既是单独的个体，又是社会人。 Example sentencesExamples She began to make friends and become social. As the primary unit of man's social living, the modern family has to grapple with several problems. He has become social with other children, engages in imaginary play, and has started to potty train! Children become social companions rather than problems, although your wallet needs to be guarded - more than ever. One is destined to become a vibrant community with a rich social mix and a youthful population. 2.1 Relating to or designed for activities in which people meet each other for pleasure. 社交活动的 Guy led a full social life 盖伊的社交生活丰富多彩。 staff facilities included a social club and leisure complex 员工的服务设施包括一个联谊俱乐部和休闲娱乐中心。 Example sentencesExamples He can be captivating company and, in social circles, very likeable. The Foxford Card Games are a community social event on Tuesday nights and all are welcome. Generations have grown up honing their sporting and social skills at the community games. The group arranges social facilities and community support for lonely, mentally and emotionally unwell people. Elizabeth enjoys the social interaction, the companionship and the activities. She is as sharp as a tack, but excellent company in a social setting. Friday concluded with a social evening in Ballintogher Community Centre. A youth shelter is designed to meet the social needs of young people where they can sit and talk. It's always unsettling when friends leave: it creates a huge gap in the community and on the social calendar. She had come bent on changing us, like she often did after social calls in such company. The Club meets for social tennis every Sunday afternoon and it is hoped to have regular members' sessions at other times. The committee of Erins Own invites all members of the community to this social night out. She was a keen card player, and it took her into the community as a social occasion amongst the people she had served all her life. No job was ever too big for Alvina to tackle, and at the end of a long day she still had energy for the social activities she so greatly enjoyed. He said the club's social activities have ranged from football to having its own choral society. In other words, weblogs create particular spaces and times in which social activity may, and does, occur. Beverley, a cosmetics factory worker, met Whelby in 1984 at a social club in Skelmersdale. The March meeting concluded with a social chat and a very nice supper hosted by Mary Delaney and Margaret Collier. We are at the beginning of a Golden Age of social software, software designed to support the interactions of groups of people. Both Miki and I are really sociable people and the thing I missed most was social company. Synonyms recreational, entertainment, amusement, leisure 3Zoology (of a bird) gregarious; breeding or nesting in colonies. 〔动〕（鸟）群居的，社会性的；群体饲养的 Example sentencesExamples Waxwings are social birds and where suitable food supplies are found, flocks of several hundred birds have been recorded here. Endemic to the South Island, the kea is a highly intelligent, curious, social, and adaptable bird. Swifts tend to be social species and will feed and roost in large mixed-species flocks. Pigeons and doves can be solitary to very social and can be found in flocks of several thousand. The African Jacana is another bird that has unique social and mating behaviour. Synonyms gregarious, organized, civilized, interactional 3.1 (of an insect) living together in organized communities, typically with different castes, as ants, bees, wasps, and termites do. （昆虫）群居的 Example sentencesExamples Studying more on social insects, he knew that males existed, but were rarely as powerful as the queen. Various models have been presented to account for division of labor in social insects. Common wasps are social insects and live in nests of up to around 10,000 workers. One of the baffling things about social insects such as ants is how their co-operative behaviour has evolved. Native social bees visit only male inflorescences in search of pollen and nectar. 3.2 (of a mammal) living together in groups, typically in a hierarchical system with complex communication. （哺乳动物）社会性的 Example sentencesExamples Chimps are social animals and live in groups of up to 80 where food is plentiful. Rabbits are intelligent social animals who need affection. This should not surprise us - it is, in some degree, a characteristic of most social mammals. Horses are social animals. You know in that sense obviously we have evolved from social primates. noun ˈsəʊʃ(ə)lˈsoʊʃəl 1An informal social gathering, especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group. （尤指由俱乐部或团体成员组织的）社交聚会 a church social 教友联谊会。 Example sentencesExamples I'd love going to school discos, parties or Saturday night socials and just dance, dance, dance. Bearden's colorful, innovative collages document jazz performances, church socials, and other elements of black culture from the 1940s though his death in 1988. In lazy summer days, it is usually time for parades, ice cream socials and county fairs. Those years are the important ones where my peers learned, at school dances, youth clubs, church socials, parties, etc. all the rules of social interaction and behaviour that passed me right by. Members may go on trips, attend lectures, participate in art tours and attend dinners and socials. According to Haynes, the idea behind the club is, ‘We are always fundraising and having socials for ourselves.’ The late Dr. Cawley was chairman of the Swinford Branch for many years and ensured regular meetings were held and socials organised, as well as the annual church gate collections. Typical chapters enjoy socials that range from informal gatherings to gala affairs. A number of fundraising socials will be held within the county from now up to Christmas. Young people meet at funerals, weddings, churches, and school socials. Others organize socials, dinners, and information sessions and advertise among men who are already active in campus religious groups. For one of the society's projects-the construction of a music hall-the alumnae raised money with ice cream socials, strawberry festivals, bazaars, and operettas, one of which Zitella directed. The meetings branched out into socials and cultural events that covered every aspect of members' interests from science to film and cycling clubs. The snowshoe club socials also re-created the Beaver Club meetings held in Montreal in the winter season. Clough Hall was a great dancing place in yonder years, and now it is re-opened to some great socials. Mainly we played for our own entertainment as well as church socials and cabarets. Students should attend conferences, events, socials, seminars, and other networking opportunities. The Anzac Club in Dunedin ran socials for the men in training at the Air Force base at Taieri and the army unit at Taiaroa Heads. He began singing and playing in churches, socials, and fairs all around their hometown in Eastern Kentucky. At parent-teachers meetings, open-houses, and school socials, parents seem to be filled with pride and confidence about the school. Synonyms party, gathering, social gathering, social occasion, social event, social function, function, get-together, celebration, reunion, festivity, jamboree, reception, at-home, soirée informal bash, shindig, shindy, do British informal rave-up, knees-up, beanfeast, beano, bunfight, jolly, thrash 2the socialBritish informal not everyone's on the social and taking drugs 不是每个人都靠社会保障过活，也不是每个人都吸毒。 short for social security Example sentencesExamples How can they live their entire lives on the social? Derivatives sociality noun ˌsəʊʃɪˈalɪti The capacity of sociality is a universal character of nature. Example sentencesExamples Social scientists, and anthropologists in particular, quite often make bold statements about the importance of sociality in human life. Experts with Gymboree said not only adults need sociality, children from newborns to five-year-olds also need an interest in social events. A revolutionary thinker, Hamilton gave biologists the tools for understanding sociality in all organisms. Irish sociologists illustrate how the pub is central to Irish sociality and society, and has been closely related to everyday community life. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin socialis 'allied', from socius 'friend'. Latin socius ‘companion’ is the base of social and society (mid 16th century); while associate (Late Middle English) comes from closely related associare ‘to unite’. The early history of the word socialism is obscure. The word made its appearance in 1832 in France contrasted with personnalité; three or four years later the modern political sense was attributed to a use by either Leroux or Reybaud in their writings. However, the source has also been attributed to an English use in 1835 during the discussions of a society founded by Robert Owen. Rhymes asocial, precocial, psychosocial Definition of social in US English: social adjectiveˈsōSHəlˈsoʊʃəl 1attributive Relating to society or its organization. 社会的 alcoholism is recognized as a major social problem 酗酒被认为是一个主要的社会问题。 a traditional Japanese social structure Example sentencesExamples For centuries, marriage has been a basic element of social organization in societies around the world. The Government has a key role to play in helping individuals and communities deal with the social effects of change. Binge drinking can cause significant health problems for young people and it is now clear it is a major social problem in our communities. Indeed, the rural exodus changed the social structure of the rural population in the South irrevocably. To a certain degree, this can dilute the urge to protest in real life and is therefore useful for social stability. Science as a social endeavor is seen as a collective project for the improvement of social structures. We have stated that we support business as long as it retains an ethical outlook with a concern for social responsibility and the community. Let them hear from you with your ideas on how social and community problems can be tackled. Drawing on the support and resources of the community, known as social capital, is a common theme in ethnic enterprises. The aim is to raise standards in areas with social problems and therefore improve the average across the county. Yesterday dozens of people attended a street party in Avebury Road, specially designed to break down social barriers. Very few organizations have completely homogeneous social structures. His diaries indicated he is aware of the social crises in his community and does something about them. The earliest Bulgarian American political organizations grew out of social need. He was also the founder of a number of educational and social organizations. We should follow his example to meet our needs and social obligations. Policymakers are increasingly worried about social fragmentation within local communities. Devotees believe that, if enough people meditate in a community, social tensions ease and crime rates fall. Architecture has always been a mirror to the social structure of a society. A portion of the money raised will be donated to various civil rights and social organizations. Synonyms communal, community, community-based, collective, group, general, popular, civil, civic, public, societal 1.1 Relating to rank and status in society. 一定社会级别（或地位）的 a recent analysis of social class in Britain 最近对英国社会等级的一次分析。 her mother is a lady of the highest social standing 她母亲是一位社会最上层女士。 Example sentencesExamples Statistically, females tend to marry men with a higher social status. Money, social status, talent, opportunity and chance all define the contours of our inequality. Sending a cool email link to a friend shows you are thinking of them and know what they like, and can therefore increase your social standing. With this success has come lots of positions in government, and a new social status for election winners within the party. Unlike the hereditary peerages of old, knighthoods are not bestowed according to birth or social status. The rank and social standing of the subjects of portraiture are also expressed by conventions, which shift with time. My social status among my friends rocketed as I was the only one with my own television. When there is no cash, there is no social mobility and therefore no threat to the status quo. You should feel proud of yourself for not being shallow and liking someone for social status or looks. Previously batik's motifs and colors indicated the social status of the users. That was when the presence of imported equipment in the house spelt social status and turned the neighbours green with envy. ‘Women are not marrying for social status or financial security any more,’ he said. It seems that our perceptions of beauty are determined largely by our perceptions of social status. She said the amount of disposable income people had to spend on fruit and vegetables was related to social status. There is no distinction of class, wealth or social status made during the exercise, and all are treated as equal. His elevated social status allowed him to speak out on issues in exactly the way that he saw fit, no matter what the consequences. Furthermore, clocks were a symbol of wealth and social status at that time. For centuries, spouse selection was subject to family status and social standing. Annapolis had a large number of bachelors among those of high social rank. Class was defined as the individual's social status based partly on economic factors. 2Needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities. 群居的；过社会生活的 we are social beings as well as individuals 我们既是单独的个体，又是社会人。 Example sentencesExamples She began to make friends and become social. He has become social with other children, engages in imaginary play, and has started to potty train! One is destined to become a vibrant community with a rich social mix and a youthful population. Children become social companions rather than problems, although your wallet needs to be guarded - more than ever. As the primary unit of man's social living, the modern family has to grapple with several problems. 2.1 Relating to or designed for activities in which people meet each other for pleasure. 社交活动的 Guy led a full social life 盖伊的社交生活丰富多彩。 Example sentencesExamples Friday concluded with a social evening in Ballintogher Community Centre. Generations have grown up honing their sporting and social skills at the community games. The group arranges social facilities and community support for lonely, mentally and emotionally unwell people. It's always unsettling when friends leave: it creates a huge gap in the community and on the social calendar. She had come bent on changing us, like she often did after social calls in such company. The March meeting concluded with a social chat and a very nice supper hosted by Mary Delaney and Margaret Collier. The Club meets for social tennis every Sunday afternoon and it is hoped to have regular members' sessions at other times. He said the club's social activities have ranged from football to having its own choral society. A youth shelter is designed to meet the social needs of young people where they can sit and talk. The committee of Erins Own invites all members of the community to this social night out. Elizabeth enjoys the social interaction, the companionship and the activities. He can be captivating company and, in social circles, very likeable. She is as sharp as a tack, but excellent company in a social setting. She was a keen card player, and it took her into the community as a social occasion amongst the people she had served all her life. In other words, weblogs create particular spaces and times in which social activity may, and does, occur. The Foxford Card Games are a community social event on Tuesday nights and all are welcome. Beverley, a cosmetics factory worker, met Whelby in 1984 at a social club in Skelmersdale. No job was ever too big for Alvina to tackle, and at the end of a long day she still had energy for the social activities she so greatly enjoyed. Both Miki and I are really sociable people and the thing I missed most was social company. We are at the beginning of a Golden Age of social software, software designed to support the interactions of groups of people. Synonyms recreational, entertainment, amusement, leisure 3Zoology (of a bird) gregarious; breeding or nesting in colonies. 〔动〕（鸟）群居的，社会性的；群体饲养的 Example sentencesExamples Endemic to the South Island, the kea is a highly intelligent, curious, social, and adaptable bird. The African Jacana is another bird that has unique social and mating behaviour. Waxwings are social birds and where suitable food supplies are found, flocks of several hundred birds have been recorded here. Swifts tend to be social species and will feed and roost in large mixed-species flocks. Pigeons and doves can be solitary to very social and can be found in flocks of several thousand. Synonyms gregarious, organized, civilized, interactional 3.1 (of an insect) living together in organized communities, typically with different castes, as ants, bees, wasps, and termites do. （昆虫）群居的 Example sentencesExamples Common wasps are social insects and live in nests of up to around 10,000 workers. One of the baffling things about social insects such as ants is how their co-operative behaviour has evolved. Studying more on social insects, he knew that males existed, but were rarely as powerful as the queen. Native social bees visit only male inflorescences in search of pollen and nectar. Various models have been presented to account for division of labor in social insects. 3.2 (of a mammal) living together in groups, typically in a hierarchical system with complex communication. （哺乳动物）社会性的 Example sentencesExamples You know in that sense obviously we have evolved from social primates. Rabbits are intelligent social animals who need affection. This should not surprise us - it is, in some degree, a characteristic of most social mammals. Chimps are social animals and live in groups of up to 80 where food is plentiful. Horses are social animals. nounˈsōSHəlˈsoʊʃəl An informal social gathering, especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group. （尤指由俱乐部或团体成员组织的）社交聚会 a church social 教友联谊会。 Example sentencesExamples Others organize socials, dinners, and information sessions and advertise among men who are already active in campus religious groups. I'd love going to school discos, parties or Saturday night socials and just dance, dance, dance. For one of the society's projects-the construction of a music hall-the alumnae raised money with ice cream socials, strawberry festivals, bazaars, and operettas, one of which Zitella directed. The meetings branched out into socials and cultural events that covered every aspect of members' interests from science to film and cycling clubs. Bearden's colorful, innovative collages document jazz performances, church socials, and other elements of black culture from the 1940s though his death in 1988. The Anzac Club in Dunedin ran socials for the men in training at the Air Force base at Taieri and the army unit at Taiaroa Heads. The snowshoe club socials also re-created the Beaver Club meetings held in Montreal in the winter season. The late Dr. Cawley was chairman of the Swinford Branch for many years and ensured regular meetings were held and socials organised, as well as the annual church gate collections. Mainly we played for our own entertainment as well as church socials and cabarets. A number of fundraising socials will be held within the county from now up to Christmas. Clough Hall was a great dancing place in yonder years, and now it is re-opened to some great socials. Young people meet at funerals, weddings, churches, and school socials. Those years are the important ones where my peers learned, at school dances, youth clubs, church socials, parties, etc. all the rules of social interaction and behaviour that passed me right by. At parent-teachers meetings, open-houses, and school socials, parents seem to be filled with pride and confidence about the school. He began singing and playing in churches, socials, and fairs all around their hometown in Eastern Kentucky. Members may go on trips, attend lectures, participate in art tours and attend dinners and socials. Students should attend conferences, events, socials, seminars, and other networking opportunities. According to Haynes, the idea behind the club is, ‘We are always fundraising and having socials for ourselves.’ Typical chapters enjoy socials that range from informal gatherings to gala affairs. In lazy summer days, it is usually time for parades, ice cream socials and county fairs. Synonyms party, gathering, social gathering, social occasion, social event, social function, function, get-together, celebration, reunion, festivity, jamboree, reception, at-home, soirée Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin socialis ‘allied’, from socius ‘friend’.
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