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noun · B2 · often · UK/US

instance

instance

Meaning of instance

English

an example of something

中文

某事物的一个具体例子或样本

instance

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈɪnstəns/
American English
/ˈɪnstəns/

instance with Chinese translation

instance usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This is a very good instance.

这是一个很好的实例。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This instance illustrates the problem.

这个实例说明了问题。

instance synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between instance, case, example, occurrence, and illustration

🇬🇧English

The most common word for a single occurrence.

A2very often

ENIn this case, the answer is no.

🇬🇧English

Something that shows what others are like.

A2very often

ENThis is a good example of teamwork.

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🇬🇧English
occurrence

Something that happens; formal.

rare word

ENPower cuts are a rare occurrence here.

🇬🇧English

An example that helps explain.

A2often

ENThe teacher gave an illustration of the rule.

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instance meaning: what does it mean?

an example of something

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这是一个很好的实例。 Translation: This is a very good instance.

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