socializing
noun [ U ] (UK usually socialising) uk/ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.aɪ.zɪŋ/ us/ˈsoʊ.ʃə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
(GOING OUT)
社交，交际，社交活动
the activity of spending time when you are not working with friends or with other people in order to enjoy yourself
I work 50 hours a week, so there's not much time for socializing. 我每周工作50小时，所以没有太多时间社交。
Some students care more about socializing than school. 有些学生更关心社交活动而不是学业。
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- Socializing, such as visiting with friends or attending or hosting social events, was the next most common leisure activity.
- By most accounts his "relentless socializing" contributed to his demise.
- It's a popular student hangout for studying, socializing, and sipping java.
(TRAINING)
交往;交际;适应社会生活
the process of learning or training people or animals to behave in a way that is acceptable in a group
Working as a team reinforces socializing, learning how to share, and taking turns. 团队工作模式可以加强群体交流、提高分享能力并习惯轮流参与。
The breed makes a good family pet, but needs plenty of socializing and must know its boundaries. 这个品种的狗会是一个很好的家庭宠物，但需要大量的合群训练并且学会什么能做什么不能做。
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- Along with academics, the school offers classes in physical play, and socializing through conversation, art, and music.
- Socializing means introducing your puppy to as many new people, dogs, places, and situations as possible.
- Puppy raisers are required to attend class with their dogs to learn more about training and socializing.