institute
/ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪnstɪtuːt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈin(t)-stə-ˌtüt -ˌtyüt/ (ame, mw) · /ˈɪn.stɪ.tʃuːt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪn.stə.tuːt/ (ame, ipa)
institute — noun
- institutesingular
- institutesplural
1. a physical place or establishment where people carry out specialised work in fie
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.
modifier: research institute + field of study
The institute offers evening courses in data science for working adults.
Yuna visited the art institute to see the new exhibition of modern sculptures.
The institute's library is open to the public every weekday afternoon.
Several medical institutes across Europe are collaborating on the vaccine trial.
- 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 — verb
- institutepresent simple I / you / we / they
- institutes3rd person singular
- instituting-ing form
- institutedpast simple
1. to officially begin or create a system, rule, policy, legal process, or other fo
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.
institute + new policy / rule
The government instituted stricter safety standards following the factory fire.
Hassan's department instituted weekly progress meetings to improve communication.
A formal complaint was instituted against the company by its employees.
The new regulations were instituted to protect consumers from unfair pricing.
- 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).