institution
US /ˌɪn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/
名词
1.
机构, 院校
a large and important organization, such as a university, bank, or hospital
示例:
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The university is a highly respected institution.
这所大学是一所备受尊敬的机构。
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Financial institutions play a crucial role in the economy.
金融机构在经济中扮演着关键角色。
2.
制度, 习俗
an established law, practice, or custom
示例:
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Marriage is a long-standing institution in many cultures.
婚姻在许多文化中是一种长期存在的制度。
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The legal system is a fundamental institution of society.
法律体系是社会的基本制度。
3.
知名人物, 标志性场所
a person or thing that is very well known and established in a particular place or field
示例:
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She's a local institution, everyone knows her.
她是当地的知名人物，人人都认识她。
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That restaurant has been an institution in the city for decades.
那家餐厅几十年来一直是这座城市的标志性场所。