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in·stance AHD[ĭnʹstəns] D.J.[ˈɪnstəns]K.K.[ˈɪnstəns]n.(名词)- An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point.See Synonyms at example 例证:被引用于证明或驳斥某种论点或证明某种观点的例子 参见 example
- A case or an occurrence:事例或事件:In all such instances, let conscience be your guide.在这些事情中,让良知为你指引道路
- Law A legal proceeding or process; a suit.【法律】 诉讼:法律程序或手续;起诉
- A step in a process or series of events:程序,步骤:某一过程或一连事情件中的一个阶段或步骤:You should apply in the first instance to the personnel manager.首先,你应向人事经理申请
- A suggestion or request:建议或要求:called at the instance of his attorney.在他的律师的要求下传讯
- Archaic Urgent solicitation.【古语】 紧急的请求
- Obsolete An impelling motive.【废语】 驱使的动机
v.tr.(及物动词)in.stanced, in.stanc.ing, in.stanc.es - To offer as an example; cite.引证;举例
- To demonstrate or show by an example; exemplify.例示:用例子来说明或证明;例证
for instance - As an example; for example.作为例子;例如
- Middle English instaunce 中古英语 instaunce
- from Old French instance [request, instant] 源自 古法语 instance [请求,即刻的]
- and from Medieval Latin īnstantia [example] 并源自 中世纪拉丁语 īnstantia [例子]
- both from Latin [presence] 都源自 拉丁语 [出席,在场]
- from īnstāns īnstant- [present] * see instant 源自 īnstāns īnstant- [现在的] * 参见 instant
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