| 单词 | instruction |
| 释义 | instructioninstruction /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/ ●●● S3 W2 AWL noun 1instructions [plural] the printed information that tells you how to use a piece of equipment, product, etc.: instructions on how to do something/on doing something Are there any instructions on how to plant the trees?instruction for Click here to download instructions for assembly and care. Follow the instructions on the back of the box (=do what the instructions say).2[countable usually plural] a statement telling someone what he or she must do: Her instructions were very clear. A stewardess gave safety instructions in both English and Spanish.instructions to do something The guards had instructions to watch the prisoners carefully.instructions that The teacher had left instructions that no one was to talk during the test. I gave strict instructions that we were not to be disturbed. He failed to follow his commander’s instructions (=do what the commander told him to do).be under instruction to do something The police were under instruction to fire if necessary (=were told to).3[uncountable] formal teaching that you are given in a particular skill or subject: The children learned to read and received religious instruction.instruction in The class gives students basic instruction in chemistry. Under Stewart’s instruction (=while being taught by him), I learned the technique.COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbsfollow the instructions (=do what the instructions tell you to do) You should follow the instructions on the package.give an instruction (also issue an instruction formal) I gave strict instructions that we were not to be disturbed.have instructions The book has instructions for making different kinds of paper airplanes.read the instructions Always read the instructions before turning on the machine.provide/supply instructions (=give someone instructions) Detailed instructions are supplied with the software.come with instructions The tent comes with instructions on how to put it up.await instructions (=wait to be given instructions) Residents should stay in their homes and await instructions.leave instructions He left instructions for the person who was taking care of the yard while he was away.the instructions say/tell you to do something The instructions say that you should take the pills after meals.adjectives/nouns + instructionclear instructions The instructions that I got with the phone weren’t very clear.strict instructions I gave her strict instructions to walk the dogs every day.detailed instructions There are detailed instructions on the back of the box.specific/precise instructions The nursery gave us specific instructions about how to care for the plant.step-by-step instructions (=giving details of each thing you should do, in the correct order) This book gives step-by-step instructions for making curtains.full/comprehensive instructions (=very detailed) There are comprehensive instructions for completing and filing the new tax form.written instructions Each member of the team was issued with written instructions.verbal instructions Some students found it difficult to understand verbal instructions.the manufacturer’s instructions (=the instructions given by the company that made something) Make sure you put together the lamp according to the manufacturer’s instructions.safety instructions Written safety instructions should be supplied with all equipment.operating instructions The operating instructions have been simplified so that they are easier to follow.cooking instructions The cooking instructions can be found on the side of the box.instruction + nounsan instruction book/manual The instruction manual for the camera is over 150 pages long.an instruction booklet/sheet/leaflet The washing machine comes with an instruction leaflet. |
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