/ˏɪnstә`tjuʃәn/ /ˏɪnstә`tuʃәn/ /ˏɪnstә`tɪuʃәn/ The act of establishing. 创立；建立。 institution of laws 法律之制定。 A significant practice, relationship, or organization in a society or culture. 惯例；习惯；制度。 Giving presents at Christmas is an institution. 圣诞节赠送礼物是一种惯例。 An organized body or society for promoting a particular object. 机构；协会。 The building for carrying on the work of such an organization. 此种机构或协会之建筑物。 Business concern, as a bank. 商业机构(如银行)。 Familiar thing or person. 家喻户晓的人或物。 |