释义 |
in·sti·tute I. \ˈinztəˌtüt, ˈin(t)stə-, -ə.ˌtyüt, in rapid speech ˈinzˌt(y)üt or ˈin(t)ˌst(y)-; usu -üd.+V\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English instituten, from Latin institutus, past participle of instituere, from in- in- (II) + -stituere (from statuere to stand up, set, place) — more at statute 1. : to establish in a particular position or office: as a. : to invest with spiritual charge of a benefice : put (as a pastor) in charge of the care of souls b. : to appoint as heir under Roman or civil law 2. a. : to originate and get established : set up : cause to come into existence : organize < the man that instituted these reforms in lexicography > b. : to set on foot : inaugurate, initiate < instituting an investigation of the charges > 3. a. obsolete : to ordain or enjoin to be or to be done b. archaic : to ground or establish in principles or rudiments : instruct, educate Synonyms: see found II. noun (-s) Etymology: Latin institutum, from neuter of institutus (past participle) 1. obsolete : design, plan, purpose 2. obsolete : an act of instituting 3. [Middle French & Latin; Middle French institut, from Latin institutum] : something that is instituted: as a. (1) : an elementary principle : a precept or rule recognized as authoritative (2) institutes plural : a collection of such principles and precepts; especially : a comprehensive summary of legal principles and decisions — compare digest b. (1) : an organization for the promotion of some estimable or learned cause or the welfare of some group < an institute for the blind > < an institute for psychical research > (2) : an association of persons or organizations that collectively constitute a technical or professional authority in a field of work or study < Horological Institute of America > < an institute of architects > (3) chiefly Britain : a school or academy especially for part-time education of workers < teaching in the village institute > (4) : an institution for advanced education especially in science or technology < spent two years at the textile institute > (5) : a brief course of instruction or seminars (as for teachers or poultrymen) on business or professional problems c. : a building or group of buildings occupied by an institute 4. [Latin institutus (past participle)] a. Scots law : the person to whom an estate is first given by destination or testament — compare substitute b. civil law : an heir appointed by will under a duty to transfer the property to a person designated in the will |