instruction
noun
ɪnˈstrʌkʃən noun
1
instructions instructions on how to do something.
the written information that tells you how to do or use something Do not say 不要说 ‘instructions how to do something’ or 或 ‘instructions to do something’. Say 而要说 instructions on how to do something. plural 复数
Install the machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions .
按照制造商的说明书来安装该机器。
Press enter and follow the on-screen instructions .
按回车键，照计算机屏幕上的指示来操作。
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Both products come with detailed instructions for use.
两个产品都附有详细的使用指南。
instructions on (how to do) sth
Are there any instructions on how to plant the trees?
有植树指南吗？
instruction book/manual/leaflet etc
Read the instruction book carefully.
请仔细阅读使用手册。
2 a statement telling someone what they must do 命令，指示; C usually plural 一般用复数
instructions to do sth
He had specific instructions to check everyone’s identity cards.
他接到特别指示，要检查每个人的身份证。
instructions that
Mrs Edwards gave instructions that she was not to be disturbed.
爱德华兹夫人吩咐说，不许打扰她。
on sb’s instructions (having been told by someone to do something) 按某人的指示
On the landlord’s instructions, the barmaid refused to serve him.
按照店主的指示，这位酒吧女侍应拒绝接待他。
My instructions are (=I have been told) to give the package to him personally.
我接到的指示是亲自把包裹交给他。
Make sure you carry out the doctor’s instructions .
你一定要遵照医生的嘱咐。
be under instruction to do sth (have been told to do something) 根据指示做某事
The police were under instruction to fire if necessary.
警察得到指示，在必要的情况下可以开枪。
3 teaching that you are given in a particular skill or subject [正式] 教导; 指导; 训练 U | formal
religious instruction
教义讲授
driving instruction
驾驶技术指导
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The school gives instruction in First Aid.
这所学校教授急救课。
under instruction (being taught) 在受训
This group of trainees is still under instruction.
这组实习生还在受训。