| 单词 | royal institution |
| 释义 | > as lemmasRoyal Institution Royal Institution n. the Royal Institution of Great Britain, an organization founded in 1799 for the diffusion of scientific knowledge. ΚΠ 1799 (title) Sketch of a Prospectus of the Royal Institution of Great Britain.] 1800 Prospectus, Charter, Ordinances & Bye-laws, of Royal Inst. of Great Brit. 7 The two chief purposes of the Royal Institution, being the speedy and general diffusion of knowledge of all new and useful improvements..; and teaching the application of scientific discoveries. 1910 Times 10 Jan. 2/6 In the sixth and last of his course of Christmas lectures, delivered at the Royal Institution on Saturday afternoon, Mr. W. Duddell discussed electric lighting. 2005 P. Day Nature Not Mocked iv. 89 The character of the Royal Institution has evolved greatly since 1799. < as lemmas |
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