英语词汇“instance”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	instance
释义	instanceinstance /ˈɪnstəns/ ●●○ S2 W3 AWL noun Etymology ETYMOLOGYinstance Origin: 1300-1400 French Latin instantia presence, urgency, from instans; ➔ INSTANT¹ Collocations COLLOCATIONS► In this instance In this instance, I have decided there is not enough evidence to bring the case to court. Thesaurus THESAURUSa specific fact, idea, person, or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea, or to show what is typical of a larger group► example a specific fact, idea, person, or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea, or to show what is typical of a larger group: She cited a number of recent examples to support her theory. ► case an example of something that happens, especially something bad: She mentioned a case in which the safety alarms had failed. ► instance formal an example of a particular kind of situation or event: We found many instances when people had gotten jobs through relatives or friends. ► illustration an example that shows how something is true: The decline in the number of birds is an illustration of the effects of chemicals on wildlife. 1for instance for example: She’s always late. For instance, this morning she didn’t come in until 10:30.2[countable] an example of a particular type of situation: The committee found many instances where police officers had lied.instance of instances of discrimination In this instance, I have decided there is not enough evidence to bring the case to court.► see thesaurus at example3in the first instance a)happening as the first thing in a series of actions: We must act to prevent pollution in the first instance. b)used when giving the first and most important reason why you think something is true: In the first instance, I never lie to anyone, especially you.
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