Institution



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 建立, 设立, 制度
• ［英］ 建立, 设立 ( instance of establishing [an inquiry, a custom , a rule])
• ［记］ institute ( v.制定, 设立;in[进入]+stitute[建立, 放] -> 建立进去 -> 设立) +ion

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Date: 14th century
• 1. an act of instituting ; establishment
• 2.
  • a. a significant practice, relationship, or organization in a society or culture <the institution of marriage>; also something or someone firmly associated with a place or thing <she has become an institution in the theater>
  • b. an established organization or corporation (as a bank or university) especially of a public character; also asylum 4

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