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instance

英  [ˈɪnstəns]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • instances

    1. [C 可数名词] 例子

    An instance is a particular example or occurrence of something.

    近义词

    example , case , occurrence

    双语例句

    例：

    an investigation into a serious instance of corruption.

    对一例严重腐败事件的调查。

    例：

    The committee reported numerous instances where key information was not shared.

    该委员会报告了关键信息未被公开的大量事例。

    PHRASE. 习语

  • for instance

    1. 例如

    You use for instance to introduce a particular event, situation, or person that is an example of what you are talking about.

    近义词

    for example

    双语例句

    例：

    In sub-Saharan Africa today, for instance, gross investment accounts for roughly 15 of national income.

    例如，在如今的撒哈拉以南的非洲国家，总投资大约占国民收入的15％。

    例：

    There are a number of improvements; for instance, both mouse buttons can now be used.

    产品有了许多改善，例如，两个鼠标按键现在都能用了。

    例：

    TB is an infinitely bigger problem than, for instance, AIDS.

    肺结核是一个比艾滋病等其他疾病严重得多的问题。

  • in the first instance

    1. 首先

    You say in the first instance to mention something that is the first step in a series of actions.

    双语例句

    例：

    In the first instance your child will be seen by an ear, nose and throat specialist.

    你的孩子首先要由耳鼻喉专家诊查。

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