instance
/ˈɪnstəns; `ɪnstəns/ n
1 ~ (of sth) particular occurrence of sth that happens generally or several times; example; case 例子; 实例; 事例
I can quote you several instances of her being deliberately rude. 我可以给你举出她故意粗暴待人的几个例子.
In most instances (ie Mostly) the pain soon goes away. 在多数情况下, 这种疼痛很快就消失.
2 (idm 习语) at the instance of sb (fml 文) at sb's (urgent) request or suggestion 应某人之（紧急）请求或建议. for `instance as an example; for example 例如; 比如
Several of his friends came
Ben, Carol and Mike, for instance. 他的几个朋友来了, 比如本、 卡罗尔、 麦克. in the `first instance (fml 文) at the beginning; intially 首先; 第一
In the first instance I was inclined to refuse, but then I reconsidered. 起初我想拒绝, 但後来还是重新考虑了. in `this instance on this occasion; in this case 在这种情况下. instance, v [Tn]
give (sth) as an example 举（某事物）为例.