institution

n.

1. 惯例, 习俗; 制度
   • They adopted western culture, institutions, and even clothing.
     他们接受了西方的文化、习俗甚至服饰。
   • The institution of slavery was once widespread.
     奴隶制度一度广为流行。
2. 为人熟知常在某处的人
   • That old man in the park is a regular institution.
     那老人是这公园的常客。
3. 知名人士, 名流
   • My uncle has become quite an institution at the club!
     我叔叔在俱乐部里已是颇有名气的人物了!
4. 慈善机构
   • The government built a charitable institution for the education of young children.
     政府建立了一个儿童教育慈善机构。
5. 建立, 制定
   • Institution of such schools was geared to these needs.
     这种学校的建立是与这些需要相配合的。