corporation

• 依法成立、被法律视为具有独立权利和义务的法人实体，通常指大型公司或公司集团。

A large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity, recognized by law as having its own rights and liabilities.

1. Business entityB2formal

   A large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law.

   公司

   • The corporation announced its quarterly earnings yesterday.
   • She works for a multinational corporation based in New York.
   • The corporation is responsible for the environmental cleanup.

   同义词businesscompanyconglomerateenterprisefirm

2. Legal structureB2formal

   A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, with rights and liabilities.

   法人

   • The corporation was established in 1995.
   • The board of directors governs the corporation.
   • The corporation filed for bankruptcy protection.

   同义词businesscompanyenterprisefirmjoint-stock company