instruction
/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn; ɪn`strʌkʃən/ n
1 [U] ~ (in sth) process of teaching; knowledge or teaching given （对知识的）教授, 传授; （传授的）知识; 教导
In this course, students receive instruction in basic engineering. 在本课程中, 学生能学到基础工程学的知识.
2 [C] ~ (to do sth/that...)
(a) order or direction given 命令; 指令; 指示
leave, give detailed instructions 留下、 给予详细指令
understand, carry out an instruction 理解、 执行命令.
(b) (computing 计) word, code, etc that, when input into a computer, makes it perform a particular operation （输入计算机的）指令.
3 instructions [pl]
~ (to do sth/that...) statements telling sb what he should or must do 用法说明; 操作指南; 吩咐; 命令
follow the instructions on a tin of paint, in a car repair manual, etc 依照颜料桶上的用法说明、 按照汽车维修手册的操作指示
My instructions are that I am not to let anyone in, ie I have been ordered not to. 我得到吩咐不让任何人入内.
instructions to a lawyer 给律师的指示.