instance
noun
verb
ˈɪnstəns
noun
1
for instance
for
example
例如
We
need
to
rethink
the
way
we
consume
energy.
Take,
for
instance,
our
approach
to
transport.
我们需要重新考虑我们使用能源的方式，例如我们的运输方式。
2
an
example
of
a
particular
kind
of
situation
〔特定情况的〕例子，实例
C
[+
of
]
They
came
across
many
instances
of
discrimination.
他们遇到很多歧视的事例。
instance
where/when
instances
where
safety
regulations
have
been
breached
违反安全规章的例子
In
this
instance
I
think
she
was
mistaken.
在这一点上我认为她弄错了。
3
in the first instance
at
the
beginning
of
a
series
of
actions
〔一连串行动的〕第一步，首先
Anyone
wishing
to
join
the
society
should
apply
in
the
first
instance
to
the
secretary.
任何人想加入协会都得先向秘书提出申请。
4
at sb’s instance
because
of
someone’s
wish
or
request
[正式] 应某人的请求
formal
verb
5
to
give
something
as
an
example
[正式] 以…为例
She
instanced
the
first
chapter
as
proof
of
his
skill
in
constructing
scenes.
她以第一章为例证明他构思情节的技巧。