🇬🇧🇨🇳 institution - 机构 : English Lesson

Meaning of "institution" ("机构"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An institution is a significant organization or establishment that is created for a particular purpose, such as education, healthcare, or social services. Institutions can be public or private and often play a crucial role in society by providing essential services, support, and structure. Examples include schools, hospitals, banks, and government agencies.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The principal thinks our school is an institution of learning, but we all know it’s really an institution of waiting for lunch.

My cat has declared the windowsill as an institution of staring at birds.

The ice cream shop is the most important institution in my neighborhood—according to me.

I suggested a new institution where kids rule and parents have to do all the homework, but no one agreed.

My dad says the library is a great institution for learning, but I just go for the comfy chairs.

A small boy, Tom, held a red ball and walked to the old institution. The institution had tall steps and warm lights. He looked inside the institution and saw nurses, a bed, and children. The institution smelled of soup and soap. Tom dropped his ball, waved, and the institution door closed. He smiled.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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