plural instances
plural instances
Learner's definition of INSTANCE
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: an example of a particular type of action or situation : an occasion of something happening例子；事例；情况 -
an instance of great courage非凡勇气的例子
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These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.这些延误只不过是官僚主义效率低下的又一个例证。
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We have seen too many instances [=cases] in which poor families have had to leave their homes.我们已看到太多穷困家庭不得不背井离乡的事例。
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In most instances the disease can be controlled by medication.在多数情况下，这种疾病可以用药物治疗控制。
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They have decided not to oppose the decision in this instance.这种情况下他们已决定不反对此决议。
for instance
: as an example : for example例如；比如 -
Lack of insurance is a problem for a lot of older people, like my grandmother, for instance.没有养老保险困扰着很多老年人，我的祖母便是其中之一。
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Now, take this car, for instance.现在就以这辆车为例。
in the first instance
formal
: before other events happen : as the first thing in a series of actions首先