establishment

• 指机构、组织、企业或居住场所，也可指建立、设立某事物的行为。

A noun referring to an organization, institution, business, or place of residence, or the act of setting something up.

1. Business or organizationB1formal

   A business, institution, or organization, such as a shop, restaurant, or company.

   机构

   • The new establishment on Main Street sells organic food.
   • This establishment has been serving customers for over 50 years.
   • The government inspected several local establishments for safety compliance.

   同义词businesscompanyconcernenterprisefirminstitutionoperationorganizationoutfitplace

2. Act of foundingB2formal

   The act of starting or creating something, such as an organization, system, or institution.

   建立

   • The establishment of the United Nations took place in 1945.
   • The establishment of new policies required extensive debate.
   • The establishment of the company was celebrated with a grand opening.

   同义词constitutioncreationformationfoundationinceptioninstitution

   反义词abolitiondisestablishmentdissolutiontermination

3. The ruling classB2formal

   The group of people in a society who have power and influence, often seen as traditional or conservative.

   建制派

   • The political establishment opposed the new reforms.
   • He was seen as an outsider challenging the establishment.
   • The establishment often resists rapid social change.

   同义词eliteold guardruling classstatus quosystem

   反义词countercultureunderclass