1 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. 例如;譬如
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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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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 例子;实例;事例 An instance is a particular example or occurrence of something. 例子;实例;事例
SYN example, case, occurrence, occasion
3 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. 首先;第一步
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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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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。
SYN initially, at first, to begin with, first
4 PHRASE [usually PHRASE after verb] 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. 在…的命令(或要求)下 [formal]
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