1 [C,U] the people in a country or area, thought of as a group, who have shared customs and laws 社会；群体: a civilized society 文明社会Society's attitude to women has changed considerably this century. 本世纪人们对女性的态度改变了不少。The role of men in society is changing. 男人的社会角色正在改变。

2 [C] an organization of people who share a particular interest or purpose; a club 团体；会社；协会: a drama society 戏剧社