in.stance
instance的音标和读音:
DJ音标发音: [ˈinstəns]
KK音标发音: [ˈɪnstəns]
instance的词性:
n.(名词)
1. 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
2. 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
3. Law A legal proceeding or process; a suit.
【法律】 诉讼:法律程序或手续;起诉
4. 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
5. 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
6. Archaic Urgent solicitation.
【古语】 紧急的请求
7. Obsolete An impelling motive.
【废语】 驱使的动机
instance的词性:
v.tr.(及物动词)
8. To offer as an example; cite.
引证;举例
9. To demonstrate or show by an example; exemplify.
例示:用例子来说明或证明;例证
10. As an example; for example.
作为例子;例如
instance的词源:
11. Middle English instaunce
中古英语 instaunce
12. from Old French instance [request, instant]
源自 古法语 instance [请求,即刻的]
13. and from Medieval Latin onstantia [example]
并源自 中世纪拉丁语 onstantia [例子]
14. both from Latin [presence]
都源自 拉丁语 [出席,在场]
15. from onst3ns onstant- [present] * see instant
源自 onst3ns onstant- [现在的] *参见 instant