[PHRASE 短语]例如;譬如 You use for instance to introduce a particular event, situation, or person that is an example of what you are talking about.
[PHR with cl/group]
There are a number of improvements; for instance, both mouse buttons can now be used...
在许多地方有了改进,例如,鼠标的左右键都可以使用了。
Let your child make some of the small decisions concerning his daily routine. For instance, allow him to choose what clothes he wears at the weekend.
让孩子在日常生活中作一些小决定。比如,让他自己决定周末穿什么衣服。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]例子;实例;事例 An instance is a particular example or occurrence of something.
She cited an instance where their training had been a marvelous help in dealing with problems.
她举了一个所受训练为解决问题帮了大忙的实例。
...an investigation into a serious instance of corruption.
对一起严重的腐败事件的调查
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[PHRASE 短语]首先;第一步 You say in the first instance to mention something that is the first step in a series of actions.
[PHR with cl]
In the first instance your child will be seen by an ear, nose and throat specialist...
你的孩子将首先由耳鼻喉专科医生来诊察。
The post was for one year in the first instance with possible renewal to a further year.
该岗位初始为一年期,有可能会再续聘一年。
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[PHRASE 短语]在…的命令(或要求)下 If you do something at someone's instance, you do it because they have ordered or requested you to do it.
[usu PHR after v]
[FORMAL 正式]
The rally was organised at the instance of two senior cabinet ministers.
集会是应两位资深内阁大臣的要求组织的。
Oxford
in·stance★AWL/ˈɪnstəns; NAmEˈɪnstəns/
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instanceinstancesinstancedinstancingnoun★a particular example or case of sth 例子;事例;实例◆The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.这篇报道重点列举了一些不公正的实例。◆In most instances, there will be no need for further treatment.多数情况下,不必继续治疗。◆I would normally suggest taking time off work, but in this instanceI'm not sure that would do any good. 我通常会建议休假,但就这个情况而言,我不敢保证休假会有什么好处。☞synonyms at
example
IDIOMS★for ˈinstancefor example 例如;比如◆What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing?比如说,如果你发现有职员偷东西,你该怎么办?☞language bank at
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in the ˈfirst instance( formal) as the first part of a series of actions 第一;首先◆In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company.首先是报警,然后与你的保险公司联系。verbinstancesth ( formal) to give sth as an example 举…为例in·stance/ˈɪnstəns; NAmEˈɪnstəns/
LDC
instance1 noun
instance2 verb
instancein‧stance1 /ˈɪnstəns/ ●●○W2AWL noun
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1for instance for example: We need to rethink the way we consume energy. Take, for instance, our approach to transport.2[countable] an example of a particular kind of situationinstance of They came across many instances of discrimination.instance where/when instances where safety regulations have been breachedIn this instance I think she was mistaken.► see thesaurus at
example
3in the first instance at the beginning of a series of actions: Anyone wishing to join the society should apply in the first instance to the secretary.4at somebody’s instance formal because of someone’s wish or request
instance1 noun
instance2 verb
instanceinstance2AWL verb [transitive] formal
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to give something as an example: She instanced the first chapter as proof of his skill in constructing scenes.
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instance
[ˈɪnstəns]instanced, instancing, instances
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NOUN2297
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instances[932]
例子(40%),情况(32%),要求(11%),场合(10%),举例说明(5%),诉讼程序(2%)
n.实例;情况;建议
vt.举...为例
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