n. an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
n. an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
n. a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society
n. 机构, 惯例, 制度
[医] 机关, 机构, 设施
1. The university is a well-respected institution in the community.
这所大学是社区中一个受人尊敬的机构。
2. Many people rely on financial institutions for loans and savings.
许多人依靠金融机构来获取贷款和储蓄。
3. The institution of marriage is important in many cultures.
婚姻制度在许多文化中都很重要。