institute
institute — 名詞
1. a physical place or establishment where people carry out specialised work in fie
機構；學院
特定研究或專業領域的組織與建築
a physical place or establishment where people carry out specialised work in fields such as science, learning, or the arts.
Ziad works at a marine research institute that studies ocean ecosystems.
Ziad 在一間研究海洋生態的研究機構工作。
modifier: research institute + field of study
The institute offers evening courses in data science for working adults.
這間學院為在職成人提供資料科學夜間課程。
Yuna visited the art institute to see the new exhibition of modern sculptures.
Yuna 去美術館參觀現代雕塑的新展覽。
The institute's library is open to the public every weekday afternoon.
這所學院的圖書館平日下午對外開放。
Several medical institutes across Europe are collaborating on the vaccine trial.
歐洲有幾間醫學機構正合作進行疫苗試驗。
- organisation
more general term; institute is a specific type of organisation
- academy
often implies higher education or scholarly focus
- research centre
emphasises the research function over the organisational structure
- foundation
typically a non-profit body supported by an endowment
用法筆記
Distinguish from institution — institute normally refers to a specific organisation with a physical building. Institution can also describe an established custom or practice (the institution of marriage).
常見錯誤
institute — 動詞
1. to officially begin or create a system, rule, policy, legal process, or other fo
制定；設立
正式開始建立制度、規則、政策或法律程序
to officially begin or create a system, rule, policy, legal process, or other formal arrangement, often by official decision or authority.
The school decided to institute a new dress code after the survey.
學校在調查後決定制定新的服裝規定。
institute + new policy / rule
The government instituted stricter safety standards following the factory fire.
工廠大火後，政府制定了更嚴格的安全標準。
Hassan's department instituted weekly progress meetings to improve communication.
Hassan 的部門設立了每週進度會議，以改善溝通。
A formal complaint was instituted against the company by its employees.
員工對公司提出了正式的申訴。
The new regulations were instituted to protect consumers from unfair pricing.
制定新法規是為了保護消費者免受不公平定價的影響。
- abolish
to officially end a system, rule, or law
- discontinue
to stop something that was previously instituted
文法句型
institute + noun phrase (rules / proceedings / policy)
be instituted + by + agent (passive common)
用法筆記
Almost always used in formal or official contexts — writing, announcements, legal documents. The passive voice is very common (be instituted). Not used for informal actions (do not say I instituted a game of football).