instruction
noun
uk/ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən/us/ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən/instructionnoun(ORDER)
C2[Cusually plural]
something that someonetellsyou to do:
指示,命令,吩咐Thepolicewhobrokeinto thehousewere onlyactingon/underinstructions.警察破门而入只是奉命行事。
[+ to infinitive]Hegavemestrictinstructionstoget there by eight o'clock.他命令我必须在8点以前到达那里。
- We are under instruction not toconfirmordenyanything.
- Aproperletterof instruction isvital.
- SherememberedAnn's instruction not to be late.
- I'mafraidto say that Iforgotyourinstruction to getseatsat thefront.
- On theenvelopewas afirminstruction toopentheletterimmediately.
Instructions and orders
- as per instructionsidiom
- brief
- briefing
- charge
- clarion call
- command
- commandment
- counter-order
- diktat
- directive
- doctor's orders
- fiat
- interdict
- marching orders
- order
- orders are ordersidiom
- stipulation
- unbriefed
- walkthrough
- word
instructionnoun(TEACHING)
instructions[plural]
A2
adviceandinformationabout how to do or use something, often written in abookor on thesideof acontainer:
用法说明;操作指南Thecookinginstructions say tobakeit forhalfanhour.烹调说明书上说烘烤半个小时。
Youobviouslydidn'treadthe instructionsproperly.你显然没有好好看说明书。
They needclearinstructionsonwhat to do next.关于下一步该怎么做,他们需要明确的指导。
information
- informationCan I get some information on uni courses?
- detailsPlease send me details of your training courses.
- directionsJust follow the directions on the label.
- instructionsHave you read the instructions all the way through?
- directionsWe had to stop and ask for directions.
- guidelinesThe government has issued new guidelines on health and safety at work.
C2[U]
theteachingof aparticularskillorsubject:
教授;指导(某种技能/科目)Thevideoprovidesinstructiononhow tooperatethecomputer.这盘录像教人们如何操作计算机。
Thecoursegives youbasicinstructionincarmaintenance.这门课教授汽车维修方面的基本知识。
Have youseenthe instructionmanualfor thewashingmachine?你看过洗衣机的操作指南吗?
Instructions and orders
- as per instructionsidiom
- brief
- briefing
- charge
- clarion call
- command
- commandment
- counter-order
- diktat
- directive
- doctor's orders
- fiat
- interdict
- marching orders
- order
- orders are ordersidiom
- stipulation
- unbriefed
- walkthrough
- word
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Commands and instructions
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We often use an imperative in commands, and we also use must. They both sound very direct:…Giving instructions
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