[] to start sth, such as an organization or an institution, especially by providing money（尤指提供资金）创办，创建◆Fiat was founded in 1899 by the Agnelli family.菲亚特公司由阿涅利家族于 1899 年创办。◆She was one of the founding members of the firm.她是公司的创始人之一。Starting a business <chn/>The company has a long history, being founded in 1904. 这家公司成立于 1904 年，历史悠久。The group was created in 2001 through a merger of three banks. 该集团于 2001 年由三家银行合并而成。They are forming a joint venture with a Canadian manufacturer. 他们正与一家加拿大制造商组建合资企业。She set herself up as a management consultant. 她当上了管理顾问。We set up a company to market the products. 我们成立了一家公司销售这些产品。He had always wanted to start up his own business. 他一直想自己创业。