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instance n.例子；场合；情况；要求；诉讼程序vt.举例说明 (1) 这不过是许多例子中的一个。(2) 你能举出一个最近的例证吗?(3) 也许你和你老板相处得很好，但总是会有一些特殊的场合，你想说的话多于你应该说的。(4) 在多数情况下,这种疼痛很快就会消失。(5) 在任何情况下我都不会妥协。(6) 这一建议经大多数的请求得到采纳。(7) 依分数所示, 这场比赛是很紧张的。 It's common to find instance used in the expression "for instance," meaning "for example." Bright colors — for instance, pink, green, and blue — can cheer you up when you're feeling sad. Instance can also mean "occurrence." Several instances of cheating might be reported after a math test, for example. In the sixteenth century, the Medieval Latin word instantia meant "example to the contrary," leading to an early definition of instance as "single objection."

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英 ['ɪnstəns] 美 ['ɪnstəns] (1) This is only one instance out of many.(2) Can you quote a recent instance?(3) You may get along well with your boss but there will always be that specific instance where you want to say more than you should.(4) In most instances the pain soon goes away.(5) I won't give in in any instance.(6) The proposal was accepted at the instance of the majority.(7) The game was exciting, as was instanced by the score. An instance is a specific example or case of something. One instance of being chased by a growling dog can make a person spend his whole life being afraid of animals. 1[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。2[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3[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。4[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。

英语单词	instance
英美音标	英 ['ɪnstəns] 美 ['ɪnstəns]
中文释义	n.例子；场合；情况；要求；诉讼程序 vt.举例说明
英语例句	(1) This is only one instance out of many. (2) Can you quote a recent instance? (3) You may get along well with your boss but there will always be that specific instance where you want to say more than you should. (4) In most instances the pain soon goes away. (5) I won't give in in any instance. (6) The proposal was accepted at the instance of the majority. (7) The game was exciting, as was instanced by the score.
中文例句	(1) 这不过是许多例子中的一个。 (2) 你能举出一个最近的例证吗? (3) 也许你和你老板相处得很好，但总是会有一些特殊的场合，你想说的话多于你应该说的。 (4) 在多数情况下,这种疼痛很快就会消失。 (5) 在任何情况下我都不会妥协。 (6) 这一建议经大多数的请求得到采纳。 (7) 依分数所示, 这场比赛是很紧张的。
vocabulary简明	An instance is a specific example or case of something. One instance of being chased by a growling dog can make a person spend his whole life being afraid of animals.
vocabulary扩展	It's common to find instance used in the expression "for instance," meaning "for example." Bright colors — for instance, pink, green, and blue — can cheer you up when you're feeling sad. Instance can also mean "occurrence." Several instances of cheating might be reported after a math test, for example. In the sixteenth century, the Medieval Latin word instantia meant "example to the contrary," leading to an early definition of instance as "single objection."
柯林斯解释	1 [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。 2 [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 3 [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。 4 [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。

Instance Phrase 短语 Specific Make Person [Phr Child