instance
- n.例子;实例;事例
- vt.举…为例
复数： instances 过去式： instanced 现在分词： instancing 过去分词： instanced 第三人称单数： instances
in- 在内,进入,使 + st- 站,立 + -ance 性质,状况
instancenoun
例子；事例；实例
a particular example or case of sth
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 instance I'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。
verb
VN举…为例
to give sth as an example
These are all words for a thing or situation that is typical of a particular group or set, and is sometimes used to support an argument.以上各词均指事例、实例、例证。
something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say; a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set指实例、例证、典型、范例、样品：
Can you give me an example of what you mean?
你能给我举个实例来解释你的意思吗？
a particular situation or a situation of a particular type; a situation that relates to a particular person or thing指具体情况、事例、实例、特定情况：
In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.
在某些情况下，必须等上好几周才能得到约见。
( rather formal ) a particular situation or a situation of a particular type指例子、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。
an example of sth, especially an animal or plant尤指动植物的物种：
The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual tropical fish.
水族馆里有一些很有趣的罕见的热带鱼。
( rather formal ) a story, an event or an example that clearly shows the truth about sth指说明事实的故事、实例、事例：
The statistics are a clear illustration of the point I am trying to make.
这组统计数字清楚地阐明了我要陈述的观点。
An illustration is often used to show that sth is true. An example is used to help to explain sth. |
instance
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PHRASE 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.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。
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N-COUNT 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。
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PHRASE 首先;第一步
You say in the first instance to mention something that is the first step in a series of actions.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。
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PHRASE 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.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。
noun
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- an item of information that is typical of a class or group
- this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
- there is an example on page 10
- Synonym: example illustration representative
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- an occurrence of something
- it was a case of bad judgment
- another instance occurred yesterday
- but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
- Synonym: case example
verb
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- clarify by giving an example of
- Synonym: exemplify illustrate
数据来源：WordNet
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The act or an instance of enjoining ; a command , a directive , or an order .
命令的动作或例子；命令，指令或训谕
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Indeed , most of us will be able to think of an instance where a boss has been difficult or a performance review has gone badly and a workplace friend has offered support .
职场友谊为何重要？实际上，我们大多数人都可以想到这样的例子：当老板很难打交道或者业绩评估不顺时，一位职场朋友提供了支持。
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In most instances , there will be no need for further treatment .
多数情况下，不必继续治疗。
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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。
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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。
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Can you quote me an instance of when this happened ?
你能否给我举例说明一下这事发生的时间？
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Can you quote me an instance of when this happened ?
你能否给我举例说明一下发生这事的情况？
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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，你会怎么办？
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I would normally suggest taking time off work , but in this instance I '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。
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There have been numerous instances of excessive force on the part of security police .
治安警察滥用武力的实例不胜枚举。
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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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They will be concerned to do the right thing — to dress properly , for instance .
他们需要注意行为是否恰当——比如说，穿着得体。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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Land is , in most instances , purchased by those who occupy it .
在大多数情况下，土地都是由其使用者购得。
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Instead of staying in the here and now , you bring up similar instances from the past .
你没有紧扣眼前所发生的事，而是只提出了一些过去的类似事例。
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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。
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Ethiopia , for instance uses the equivalent of just twenty kilos of oil per head a year .
比如说，埃塞俄比亚每年的人均消费支出仅相当于20公斤的石油。
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With major life traumas , like losing a loved one , for instance , the mind 's first reaction is denial
面对生活中的重大不幸，如失去至爱的人等，人们的第一反应就是拒绝接受。
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Teenage sex , for instance , may come not out of genuine desire but from a need to get love .
例如，青少年的性行为可能并不是源于真正的情欲，而是出于一种对爱的需要。
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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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Mr Robins , suffering from selective amnesia about his role in the affair , was contradicted in nearly every instance by other witnesses .
对于自己在该事件中所扮演的角色，罗宾斯先生患上了选择性失忆症，因此几乎在每次庭审中都会受到其他证人的反驳。
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His report highlights some instances of discrimination .
他的报告重点列举了一些歧视的事例。
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In this instance she admitted that he was wronged .
在这一点上她承认他被冤枉了。
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There are many instances of good people and good deeds in our factory .
我们厂里，好人好事的例子很多。
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A teacher should be good at drawing inferences about other cases from one instance .
老师要善于举一反三。
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Instances such as these are extremely common .
诸如此类的事例俯拾皆是。
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It is not a unique instance , but has its counterpart .
无独有偶。
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There are far more instances than we have just enumerated ;
例子何止这些。
指某个特定情况的例子。
His report highlights some instances of discrimination.
他的报告重点列举了一些歧视的事例。
In this instance she admitted that he was wronged.
在这一点上她承认他被冤枉了。
指用来解释、支持某一概括性观点或代表某个群体特点的具体的人、事物等。
Would you please give me an example of an attributive clause?
你能不能给我举个定语从句的例子呢？
This building is a good example of European architecture.
这栋大楼是欧洲建筑风格的范例。
指从某一群体中选取出来的一部分人或事物，以供检验并发现有关该群体的信息。
The nurse took a blood sample for tests.
护士取了一份血样去化验。
They wanted to see some samples of his products.
他们想看看他的产品的一些样品。
指用于医学化验的血液、尿液或其他体液样本，或其他用于测试、检验的样品，也可指供学习、研究等用的动物、植物、矿物等的实例。
His blood specimen has been sent to the hospital.
他的血样已经被送到了医院。
He has collected hundreds of rock specimens in the past few years.
在过去几年里，他收集了几百种岩石标本。
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