instance
n
1 ~ (of sth) particular occurrence of sth that happens generally or several times; example; case 例子; 实例; 事例
I can quote you several instances of her being deliberately rude. 我可以给你举出她故意粗暴待人的几个例子.
In most instances (ie Mostly) the pain soon goes away. 在多数情况下, 这种疼痛很快就消失.
2 (idm 习语) at the instance of sb (fml 文) at sb's (urgent) request or suggestion 应某人之(紧急)请求或建议. for `instance as an example; for example 例如; 比如
Several of his friends came
Ben, Carol and Mike, for instance. 他的几个朋友来了, 比如本、 卡罗尔、 麦克. in the `first instance (fml 文) at the beginning; intially 首先; 第一
In the first instance I was inclined to refuse, but then I reconsidered. 起初我想拒绝, 但後来还是重新考虑了. in `this instance on this occasion; in this case 在这种情况下. instance, v [Tn]
give (sth) as an example 举(某事物)为例.
🎯 考研助记
in(里面)+st(=sist站)+ance(名缀):站在人心里面的东西--例子
🔁 扩展释义
*['instәns]n. 建议, 情况, 例子, 场合vt. 引以为例, 举例说明【医】 优势(精神分析用词), 例证相关词组: at the instance of for instance in the first instance in your instance
maten. (工人间的)伙伴,同事,老兄,老弟〔工人,水手间的亲密称呼〕;配偶〔男女任何一方〕,动物之偶(尤指鸟类),(一对中的)一只,配对物;[医学](军医等的)助手;[航海](商船的)大副,驾驶员;
vt.& vi. (使)成为配偶;(使)交配;(一对动物或鸟)交配;交尾(~ with sth);
buttonn. 按钮,电钮;纽扣,扣子;扣状物;[植]芽;
vt. 用纽扣扣紧;用纽扣装饰,钉钮扣于;在…上装钮扣;
vi. 扣住;装有钮扣;扣上钮扣;