单词 | instance |
释义 | instance¹ 1.(case, occurrence)例子;事例 another instance of robbery另一起抢劫事件 In many instances people were left without any money at all.在很多情况下, 人们会落到身无分文的地步。 2.(stage)阶段;步骤 3.+of person请求;恳求;敦促 4.【逻】(expression)实例 5.(motive)动机;原因 idiom instance² ◆at sb's instance<正式>(in accordance with sb's request)经某人请求;在某人的敦促下 The rally was organized at the instance of two senior cabinet ministers.集会是在两位资深内阁大臣的敦促下组织的。 ◆for instance (for example)例如;譬如 There are a number of improvements; for instance, both mouse buttons can now be used.很多地方都有了改进, 比如鼠标的两个按键现在都可以使用了。 They will be concerned to do the right thing – to dress properly, for instance.他们将注重做对的事, 比如穿着得体。 ◆in the first instance (initially)首先;第一步 In the first instance your child will be seen by an ear, nose, and throat specialist.首先, 你的孩子将由一位耳鼻喉专科医生接诊。 The post was for one year in the first instance with possible renewal to a further year该职位的初始任期为一年, 有可能会延期一年。 Try to resolve the problem with the Tax Office in the first instance.第一步, 设法解决和税务局之间的问题。 以…为例 |
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