"it was a case of bad judgment" "another instance occurred yesterday" "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"
an item of information that is typical of a class or group;
"this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome" "there is an example on page 10"
Verb
clarify by giving an example of
组词搭配
动词+～
afford an instance提供实例
cite an instance举例
形容词+～
typical instance典型的例子
abundant instances丰富的例子
extreme instance极端的例子
介词+～
as an instance作为例子
～+介词
instance of bad behavior恶劣行为的例子
instance out of many许多例子
例句
用作名词(n.)
This is only one instance out of many.这不过是许多例子中的一个。
Can you quote a recent instance?你能举出一个最近的例证吗?
You may get along well with your boss but there will always be that specific instance where you want to say more than you should.也许你和你老板相处得很好，但总是会有一些特殊的场合，你想说的话多于你应该说的。
In most instances the pain soon goes away.在多数情况下,这种疼痛很快就会消失。
I won't give in in any instance.在任何情况下我都不会妥协。
The proposal was accepted at the instance of the majority.这一建议经大多数的请求得到采纳。
用作及物动词(vt.)
The game was exciting, as was instanced by the score.依分数所示, 这场比赛是很紧张的。
