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Meaning
4 senses · 2 meanings
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institute
An organization or establishment founded to carry out specific professional tasks or specialized research activities.
vi Anh ấy làm việc tại một viện nghiên cứu khoa học.
en He works at a scientific research institute.
A court or judicial body, usually in compounds such as pháp viện.
vi Vụ án được đưa ra pháp viện để xét xử.
en The case was brought before the court for trial.
A shortened form of the word bệnh viện, referring to a hospital.
vi Bà tôi đang nằm viện để điều trị bệnh.
en My grandmother is hospitalized for treatment.
invoke
To put forward specific reasons or evidence in order to explain or justify an action.
vi Anh ấy viện lý do bận việc để không đi họp.
en He invoked the excuse of being busy to avoid the meeting.