establishments
n．
1. 机构，组织：一个组织或机构，通常是商业、政府或社会性质的。
2. 建立，设立：创建或设立某事物的过程。
例句
The petition advocates a state law banning smoking in most retail establishments and in government offices that are open to the public.
这份请愿书提倡制定一项州法律，禁止在大多数对公众开放的零售场所和政府办公室吸烟。
Universities and other research establishments bemoan their lack of funds.
大学和其他研究机构抱怨经费不足。
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We saw the opportunity to offer something a little special and different from other establishments.
我们看到了一个机会，可以提供一些特别的、与其他机构不同的东西。
