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instruction

UK //ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən//US //ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'instructio',意为'教导'或'安排',由 'in-'(进入)和 'struere'(建造)组成。

noun

❶ 指导或说明,指详细解释如何做某事的步骤或方法,常用于教学或操作手册中。

“The teacher gave clear instructions on how to solve the problem.”

(老师清晰地讲解了如何解决这个问题。)

“Follow the instructions on the package to assemble the furniture.”

(按照包装上的说明组装家具。)

❶ 命令或指示,指权威人士或上级下达的具体要求或任务。

“The general issued strict instructions to his troops.”

(将军向部队下达了严格的命令。)

“He acted under the instructions of his supervisor.”

(他按照主管的指示行动。)

同义词:direction, guidance, command, order, manual

常见短语

follow instructions — 按照指示或说明去做,常用于强调遵守步骤或命令的重要性。

“It's important to follow the instructions carefully when using the machine.”

(使用机器时,仔细遵循说明非常重要。)

give instructions — 提供指导或下达命令,通常由老师、领导或专家完成。

“The coach gave instructions to the players before the game.”

(教练在比赛前向球员们下达了指示。)