social
UK/'sәuʃәl/US
NGSL 1kIELTSA1
Definitions
adj.
Relating to society and the way people live together in communities
社会的，与社会相关的
adj.
Relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people; enjoying being with others
社交的；爱交际的，合群的
n.
An informal social gathering, especially one organized by a group or club
联谊会，社交聚会
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsoci (companion) + -al (relating to) = 'relating to companions.' It first meant simply 'living together with others,' then spread to two big senses: about human society as a whole (social class, social policy) and about mixing with people (a social event, a social person).
Root soci still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.social media社交媒体
- 2.social network社交网络
- 3.social class社会阶层
- 4.social life社交生活
- 5.social issues社会问题
- 6.social skills社交技巧
Example Sentences
- 1.
Education plays a key role in reducing social inequality.
- 2.
She's very social and makes friends wherever she goes.
- 3.
Most teenagers spend hours a day on social media.
- 4.
The club holds a social every Friday evening.