Institute Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

institute

verb

快速理解

What does "Institute" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Institute"?

作為動詞,指正式地建立或開始某事物,尤指系統、規則或組織。

  1. 1

    建立(系統/組織)

    EN: to establish or set up something, such as an organization or system

    翻譯: 建立或設立某事物,例如組織或體系

  2. 2

    開始(程序/調查)

    EN: to start or introduce something, such as a process, inquiry, or legal proceedings

    翻譯: 開始或引入某事物,例如程序、調查或法律訴訟

  3. 3

    制定(規則/改革)

    EN: to introduce or put a new rule, policy, or reform into effect

    翻譯: 推行或實施新的規則、政策或改革

小提醒:注意:動詞 "institute" 通常用於正式或官方場合,指有系統、有權威地開始某事,語氣比 "start" 或 "begin" 更強烈且正式。

發音(How to Pronounce "Institute" in English

How to pronounce "Institute" in English?"Institute" US vs UK pronunciation

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Definitions(定義)

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1. to introduce or start a system, rule, or process

建立,制定(制度、規則或程序)

The company will institute a new work-from-home policy next month.

公司將於下個月制定新的居家辦公政策。

The government plans to institute stricter environmental regulations.

政府計劃制定更嚴格的環境法規。

2. to begin legal proceedings or an official inquiry

提起(訴訟);啟動(正式調查)

The victim's family decided to institute legal proceedings against the manufacturer.

受害者家屬決定對製造商提起法律訴訟。

The committee will institute an investigation into the allegations of misconduct.

委員會將針對不當行為的指控啟動調查。

3. to formally establish an organization, especially one for education or research

創立,設立(尤指教育或研究機構)

They plan to institute a new research center for renewable energy.

他們計劃創立一個新的可再生能源研究中心。

The foundation was instituted to promote cultural exchange.

該基金會的設立是為了促進文化交流。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Institute"?How to make natural sentences with "Institute"?
PatternMeaningExample
institute + something建立(制度、規則等);開始(調查、訴訟等)The government decided to institute a new tax policy. (政府決定實施一項新的稅收政策。)
institute + something + against + someone對某人提起(訴訟、調查等)The company instituted legal proceedings against the former employee. (該公司對前員工提起了法律訴訟。)
be instituted(制度、程序等)被設立A formal inquiry was instituted to investigate the accident. (為調查此次事故,一項正式調查已啟動。)
institute + changes/reforms推行變革/改革The new CEO promised to institute sweeping reforms. (新任執行長承諾推行全面的改革。)

用法說明

How is "Institute" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Institute"?

institute doing vs institute to do

  • institute doing 通常用於描述「建立、開始某種常規、系統或活動本身」。它強調的是建立的行為或過程。
  • institute to do 則較為少見,通常用於表示「為了達成某個特定目的而建立或開始某事物」。它強調的是建立背後的目的或意圖。
  • 在大多數情況下,institute 後面直接接名詞(如 institute a policy)或動名詞(institute doing)是最自然、最常見的用法。
  • 使用 institute to do 時,可能會讓句子聽起來較為正式或書面化,有時甚至可能顯得笨拙。

對比範例: EN: The committee decided to institute monitoring of the process. 翻譯: 委員會決定開始對該流程進行監控。

EN:They instituted the new rule to prevent future disputes.

翻譯:他們制定了這條新規則,以防止未來的爭端。

總結建議

在表達「建立、開始」某項措施或系統時,最直接且自然的用法是 institute + 名詞institute doing,應避免使用 institute to do 這種可能造成混淆的結構。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Institute" and similar words?How to choose "Institute" vs alternatives?

institute vs establish

「institute」通常指正式設立一套制度、規則或法律程序,帶有官方或權威性;「establish」則更廣泛,可指建立機構、事業、關係或名聲,過程可能更長。

institute vs introduce

「institute」強調正式且具權威性地設立或實施;「introduce」則側重於首次提出、引進或讓某人認識某事物,語氣較中性。

institute vs launch

「institute」著重於建立一套持續運作的制度或程序;「launch」則強調開始一項活動、計畫或產品,尤其指公開推出。

口語用法

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引述

在口語中,有時會用 "institute" 來引述或提及某個官方機構或政策,語氣較為隨意。 EN: So they said they're going to institute a new dress code next month. 翻譯: 所以他們說下個月要實施新的服裝規定。

EN:I heard the city will institute a parking fee in this area.

翻譯:我聽說市府要在這個區域實施停車收費。

語氣強調

當想強調某項措施是正式、有系統地「建立」或「開始執行」時,會使用這個詞,帶有較正式的語氣。 EN: We really need to institute some basic rules here, or it'll be chaos. 翻譯: 我們真的需要在這裡建立一些基本規則,不然會一團亂。

EN:The company decided to institute a mandatory training program for everyone.

翻譯:公司決定為所有人實施一個強制性的培訓計畫。

停頓填充

在較正式的對話或討論中,說話者思考時可能會用 "to institute..." 作為填充,帶出接下來要說的新措施或改變。 EN: Our next step, uh, is to institute... a better feedback system. 翻譯: 我們的下一步,呃,是要建立……一個更好的回饋系統。

EN:What we propose is to institute... let's call it a 'quiet hour' in the afternoons.

翻譯:我們提議的是要實施……我們姑且稱之為下午的「安靜時段」吧。

正式書寫注意:在正式書面語(如報告、論文、法律文件)中,"institute" 作為動詞使用完全合適且精準。但在非常口語化或非正式的書寫(如即時訊息、個人部落格)中,可能會改用更簡單的詞如 "start"、"set up" 或 "bring in"。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Institute"?What fixed phrases with "Institute" should I remember?

institute proceedings

institute proceedings (against someone)

對(某人)提起訴訟;啟動法律程序

institute an inquiry

institute an inquiry (into something)

對(某事)展開調查

institute reforms

institute reforms / changes

實施改革/變革

institute a policy

institute a policy / system

制定一項政策/建立一套制度

institute measures

institute measures (to do something)

採取措施(以達成某事)

institute a ban

institute a ban (on something)

實施禁令(禁止某事)

institute a search

institute a search (for someone/something)

發起搜尋(尋找某人或某物)

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Institute"?Which "Institute" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The government will institute a new policy.

The government will institute a new policy.

雖然句子本身正確,但學習者常誤以為 'institute' 只能當名詞(機構),而不敢將其用作動詞(建立、實施)。此處 'institute' 作為動詞使用是正確的。

×They plan to institute a new branch in Taipei.

They plan to establish / set up / open a new branch in Taipei.

'Institute' 作為動詞時,通常用於建立制度、規則、政策、改革等抽象或系統性的事物,較少用於建立具體的場所或分支機構。建立具體地點通常用 'establish', 'set up', 或 'open'。

×The law was instituted for preventing fraud.

The law was instituted to prevent fraud.

表達建立某物『為了』某個目的時,動詞 'institute' 後面通常接不定詞 'to + V' 表示目的,而非使用 'for + V-ing'。

×They instituted the new system by the IT department last month.

The new system was instituted by the IT department last month.

當強調動作的接受者(the new system)或執行者不明確/不重要時,使用被動語態更自然。原句主動語態的主詞 'They' 指代不清,且與 'by the IT department' 搭配顯得不自然。

×The university is instituting some changes to the curriculum.

The university is implementing / making some changes to the curriculum.

'Institute' 作為動詞語氣較正式、莊重,且常暗示一個正式的開始或奠基。對於持續進行或較不正式的改變,使用 'implement', 'make', 或 'introduce' 更為自然。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Institute"?What are tense/participle forms of "Institute"?
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