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establishments

UK //ɪˈstæblɪʃmənts//US //ɪˈstæblɪʃmənts//

词源

源自中古英语,来自古法语 'establishment',最终源于拉丁语 'stabilire'(使稳定)。

noun

❶ 指已经建立的组织、机构或企业,通常具有一定规模和正式结构,如公司、学校、政府机构等。

“Many educational establishments have switched to online learning.”

(许多教育机构已转向在线学习。)

“The new policy affects all business establishments in the area.”

(新政策影响了该地区所有的商业机构。)

❶ 指已经确立的制度、习俗或体系,通常具有长期性和稳定性。

“The new law challenges traditional establishments.”

(新法律挑战了传统制度。)

“Social establishments often change slowly over time.”

(社会习俗通常随时间缓慢变化。)

同义词:institutions, organizations, corporations, foundations, systems

常见短语

the establishment — 指社会中的权力机构或当权派,通常指政府、大企业等具有影响力的团体。

“The young activists protested against the establishment.”

(年轻的活动家们抗议当权派。)

business establishments — 商业机构或企业,指从事商业活动的场所或组织。

“All business establishments must display their license clearly.”

(所有商业机构都必须清楚地展示其许可证。)