| 单词 | institution |
| 释义 | institution —institution /ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/ aep /-ˈtuː-/ noun [C] (CUSTOM) ► C2 a custom or tradition that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a particular society: » the venerable institution of marriage» FIGURATIVE Mrs Daly is an institution - she's been with the company 40 years and knows absolutely everyone.Thesaurus+: ↑Custom, tradition and conformitynoun [C] (ORGANIZATION) ► B2 a large and important organization, such as a university or bank: » a medical/educational/financial institution» St Andrews and Edinburgh universities are internationally respected institutions.Thesaurus+: ↑Societies, clubs and organizations• • • Extra Examples:» We're searching for a couple of runaways from the young offenders' institution.» They heard sob-stuff from one man about his deprived childhood in an institution.» St Andrews and Cambridge universities are internationally respected institutions.» He had been in and out of penal institutions from the age of 16.» The university's exchange scheme has cemented its links with many other academic institutions.noun [C] MAINLY DISAPPROVING (PLACE) ► B2 a building where people are sent to be cared for, especially a hospital or prisonThesaurus+: ↑Medical places and organizationsThesaurus+: ↑Houses and homesnoun [U] (START) ► F0 an occasion when a law, system, etc. begins or is introduced: » The institution of a Freedom of Information Act has had a significant effect.Thesaurus+: ↑Beginnings and starts |
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