organization
noun (UK usually organisation) uk/ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɔːr.ɡən.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(GROUP)
B1 [ C ]组织，机构
a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose
the World Health Organization 世界卫生组织
The article was about the international aid organizations. 这篇文章是关于国际援助组织的。
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- The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million dollar organization.
- Because the organization is a charitable enterprise it is free from tax worldwide.
- We've applied to a charitable organization for a grant for the project.
- It's an organization that offers free legal advice to people on low incomes.
- The hospital has asked various voluntary organizations to help raise money for the new operating theatre.
(ARRANGEMENT)
B1 [ U ]组织，筹划（活动等）
the planning of an activity or event
He didn't want to be involved in the organization of/for the conference, although he was willing to attend and speak. 他不想参与大会的组织筹备工作，不过他愿意出席会议并发言。
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- She's performed remarkable feats of organization for the office.
- I blame poor organization, more than lack of funds, for the failure of the project.
(SYSTEM)
C1 [ U ]安排，配置
the way in which something is done or arranged