instructions
An instruction is something that someone tells you to do.
Two lawyers were told not to leave the building but no reason for this instruction was given.
两位律师被告知不要离开这座建筑,但没被告知这一指示的原因。
If someone gives you instruction in a subject or skill, they teach it to you.
Each candidate is given instruction in safety.
每位候选人都被给予了安全指导。
Instructions are clear and detailed information on how to do something.
directions
This book gives instructions for making a wide range of skin and hand creams.
这本书给出了多种护肤霜和护手霜的制作说明。
Always read the instructions before you start taking the medicine.
服药前一定要阅读使用说明。
an instruction manual for a camera.
一份照相机的使用说明手册。