civ
IPA/sˈɪv/
IPA/sˈɪv/
civ — abbreviation
1. a short written form of the words 'civil', 'civilian', or 'civilization', used i
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釋義
a short written form of the words 'civil', 'civilian', or 'civilization', used in notes, titles, and official names to save space.
例句
Yael is taking a course in civ. engineering at the technical university.
civ. engineering — abbreviation for 'civil engineering'
The textbook covers the key battles of the American Civ. War in detail.
Civ. War — capitalised in proper-noun titles
Ryan filed a complaint with the civ. rights division of the state government.
Adisa listed his occupation as 'civ. servant' on the government form.
文法句型
civ. + [noun]
用法筆記
Always followed by a period in writing. Capitalised (Civ.) when part of a proper noun such as a book title, course name, or historical event name.
常見錯誤
❌I work as a civ' (using the abbreviation alone, without a following noun).
✅I work as a civ. servant.
💡'civ' is a written abbreviation that normally appears before a noun, not as a standalone word.