cause; undertaking; institution; career
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
cause; undertaking; career; systematic activity with a goal
formalRefers to large-scale, systematic, and influential activities or a person's lifelong pursuit/career. Often used in a formal or positive context.
Education is a great cause that benefits society.
He is an enterprising entrepreneur.
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She is dedicated to her scientific research career.
Developing social welfare undertakings is an important duty of the government.
noun
institution; establishment; non-profit organization
formalRefers specifically to public institutions (事业单位 shìyè dānwèi) like schools, hospitals, and government agencies funded by the state, as opposed to profit-making enterprises.
She works at a public hospital, which is a state institution.
The funding for public institutions mainly comes from fiscal appropriations.
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This sum of money is specifically allocated as funds for cultural institutions.