institution mechanism agency organ organization establishment set-up machinery structure of sth. internal set-up of sth.
These large institutions make — and change—the rules to suit themselves.
这些大机构总是随意制定规定,而且说变就变。
—— 柯林斯例句The country´s economic plight is strangling its scientific institutions.
该国的经济困境阻碍了其科研机构的工作进展。
—— 柯林斯例句Mr Dudley has pledged to give any award to charity.
达德利先生已承诺将任何所获的损害赔偿额都捐给慈善机构。
—— 柯林斯例句The fusty old establishment refused to recognise the demand for popular music.
这一古板的老旧机构拒绝承认人们对流行音乐的需求。
—— 柯林斯例句The magistrates granted that the charity was justified in bringing the action.
地方法官承认该慈善机构有理由提起诉讼。
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