organization
/ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2542 in the learning path
组织；机构；团体
Definitions
n. A group of people working together for a shared purpose.
组织；机构；团体
n. The process of planning activities and arranging things efficiently.
组织工作；安排
Example
She volunteers for an organization that rescues injured birds.
她在一家救助受伤鸟类的机构做志愿者。
International organizations can help governments coordinate their responses to environmental problems that extend beyond national borders.
国际组织可以帮助各国政府协调应对跨越国界的环境问题。
Collocations
- a non-profit organization
- an international organization
- the organization of an event
- poor organization
Word family
- organize (v.)
- organizer (n.)
- organizational (adj.)
- organized (adj.)
Synonyms
- institution
- association
Usage tip
指机构时可数，指组织工作时不可数；英式也写organisation。
FAQ
- What does organization mean?
- A group of people working together for a shared purpose. The process of planning activities and arranging things efficiently.
- How is organization pronounced?
- UK /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/, US /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
