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| | an example of something happening 例子；事例；实例 | I have not found a single instance where someone was actually denied their right to vote. 我至今还未发现一个有人被真正剥夺选举权的实例。 | | +of The study cites disturbing instances of water pollution in this neighbourhood. 这项研究援引了该地区令人震惊的水污染为证。 | |
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| - | at sb’ s instance very formal
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| used for saying that something happens because someone says it should happen |
| 应某人的要求 |
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| The transaction is voidable at the instance of the vendor. 应卖主的要求此项交易被取消了。 |
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| - | for instance
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| You may have questions which you wish to raise. For instance, who will oversee your work and how will feedback be given? 你们可能有问题想要问，比如说，由谁监督你们的工作以及如何传达反馈意见呢？ |
| They intend to provide information, via the Internet for instance. 他们打算提供信息，比如经由因特网。 |
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