instance

英 [ˈɪnstəns]

美 [ˈɪnstəns]

n.  例子; 事例; 实例
v.  举…为例

复数：instances　过去分词：instanced　现在分词：instancing　过去式：instanced　第三人称单数：instances　

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.4 / BNC.2441 / COCA.2957

同义词辨析

instanceexamplesamplespecimen【导航词义：例子】

习惯用语

n.

for instance
• 例如；比如
  for example
• 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？
in the first instance
• 第一；首先
  as the first part of a series of actions
• 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。

牛津词典

noun

• 例子；事例；实例
  a particular example or case of sth
  1. 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。
  2. In most instances, there will be no need for further treatment.
     多数情况下，不必继续治疗。
  3. 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

• 举…为例
  to give sth as an example

柯林斯词典

• PHRASE 例如;譬如
  You usefor instanceto introduce a particular event, situation, or person that is an example of what you are talking about.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
• N-COUNT 例子;实例;事例
  Aninstanceis a particular example or occurrence of something.
  1. 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。
  2. ...an investigation into a serious instance of corruption.
     对一起严重的腐败事件的调查
• PHRASE 首先;第一步
  You sayin the first instanceto mention something that is the first step in a series of actions.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
• PHRASE 在…的命令(或要求)下
  If you do somethingatsomeone'sinstance, you do it because they have ordered or requested you to do it.
  1. 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。

英英释义

noun

• an item of information that is typical of a class or group
  1. this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
  2. there is an example on page 10
  Synonym:exampleillustrationrepresentative
• an occurrence of something
  1. it was a case of bad judgment
  2. another instance occurred yesterday
  3. but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
  Synonym:caseexample

verb

• clarify by giving an example of
  Synonym:exemplifyillustrate

双语例句

• 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。
• 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。
• This parameter starts an instance of the Firefox browser.
  这个参数启动一个Firefox浏览器实例。
• Close this instance of the browser and open a new one.
  关闭浏览器的这个实例并打开一个新实例。
• If you wish to join the club, you should apply to the Secretary in the first instance.
  如果你希望加入俱乐部，首先应向秘书提出申请。
• Listing 2 demonstrates the initial elements and attributes of the hierarchy within an XML schema instance.
  清单2展示了一个XML模式实例中的初始元素和属性的层次结构。
• You cannot rely on her, for instance, she arrived an hour late for an important meeting yesterday.
  她这人靠不住，例如昨天一个重要会议，她竟迟到了一个小时。
• 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。
• For instance, the customer has an IBM midrange mainframe system from the System z family.
  例如，客户拥有一个Systemz系列中的IBM中端大型机系统。
• 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。