institution
Significado: An important organisation; an established custom or practice
The word 'institution' refers to an important organisation, especially in public life (educational institutions, financial institutions). It can also mean an established practice or custom. 'Institutional' is the adjective form. Informally, calling someone 'an institution' means they've been somewhere so long they're a fixture.
Ejemplos
- The university is a respected educational institution. 这所大学是一所受尊敬的教育机构。La universidad es una respetada institución educativa.その大学は尊敬される教育機関です。그 대학은 존경받는 교육 기관입니다.
- Marriage is an important social institution. 婚姻是一项重要的社会制度。El matrimonio es una importante institución social.結婚は重要な社会制度です。결혼은 중요한 사회 제도입니다.
- He's worked here so long he's become an institution. 他在这里工作了很久,已经成了这里的标志性人物。Ha trabajado aquí tanto tiempo que se ha convertido en una institución.彼はここで長く働いているので、もはや組織の一部のような存在です。그는 여기서 오래 일해서 이제 이곳의 터줏대감이 되었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'institutio' meaning 'arrangement' or 'instruction', from 'instituere' (to set up, establish), from 'in-' (in) and 'statuere' (to set up). Related to 'statute' and 'constitute'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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