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instance是什么意思

instance

英[ˈɪnstəns] 美[ˈɪnstəns]

n. 例子，实例，情况，要求，建议，[法]诉讼手续；
vt. 举…为例；

复数：instances;

第三人称单数：instances;

过去式：instanced;

过去分词：instanced;

现在分词：instancing;

同义词

n.
instance的同义词之：例子;事件
circumstance case example occasion
instance的同义词之：其他释义
occasion circumstance example thing reference case

同义词解析

以下这些名词均有"例子，事例" 的意思
example：普通用词，指能代表同类事物性质或一般规律的典型例子。
instance：多指用于说明、支持或反证一般事实或理论的事例。
case：多指需要加以认真研究的实例，如病例，案例等。
sample：通常指样品。
illustration：指用来说明、解释某种理论或看法而引用的例证。
specimen可与sample换用，但常指人或物中选出的有代表性部分，或指供科研、化验或检验用的标本。

词组

at first instance
(Law)at the first court hearing concerning a case (律)初审时。参见 court of first instance
at the instance of
(formal)at the request or instigation of (正式)应…的要求，经…的请求；在…的鼓动下
in the first (或second 等) instance
in the first (or second etc.) place; at the first (or second etc.) stage of a proceeding 首先（或其次等）；第一步（或第二步等）
for instance
As an example; for example. 作为例子；例如

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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.
例句
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。 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。
N-COUNT

例子;实例;事例

An instance is a particular example or occurrence of something.
例句
She cited an instance where their training had been a marvelous help in dealing with problems. 她举了一个所受训练为解决问题帮了大忙的实例。 ...an investigation into a serious instance of corruption. 对一起严重的腐败事件的调查
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.
例句
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。 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。
PHRASE

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.
例句
The rally was organised at the instance of two senior cabinet ministers. 集会是应两位资深内阁大臣的要求组织的。

英英词典释义

Noun
1. an occurrence of something;
"it was a case of bad judgment""another instance occurred yesterday""but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"
2. an item of information that is representative of a type;
"this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome""there is an example on page 10"
Verb
1. clarify by giving an example of

行业词典

计算机：例图；