
institution
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ · /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3522 in the learning path
机构;院校
Definitions
n. An established organisation serving an educational, financial, or public purpose.
机构;院校
n. An established custom or system within a society.
制度;惯例
Example
My sister works at a respected institution near home.
我姐姐在家附近一家备受尊重的机构工作。
Every educational institution should provide accessible facilities and appropriate support for students with disabilities.
每所教育机构都应提供无障碍设施,并为残障学生提供适当支持。
Collocations
- educational institution
- financial institution
- the institution of marriage
Word family
- institutional (adj.)
- institutionalise (v.)
Usage tip
可指具体机构,也可指婚姻等社会制度。
FAQ
- What does institution mean?
- An established organisation serving an educational, financial, or public purpose. An established custom or system within a society.
- How is institution pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/, US /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.