instruction
noun uk/ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən/ us/ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən/
(ORDER)
C2 [ C usually plural ]指示，命令，吩咐
something that someone tells you to do
The police who broke into the house were only acting on/under instructions. 警察破门而入只是奉命行事。
[ + to infinitive ] He gave me strict instructions to get there by eight o'clock. 他命令我必须在8点以前到达那里。
- More examples
- We are under instruction not to confirm or deny anything.
- A proper letter of instruction is vital.
- She remembered Ann's instruction not to be late.
- I'm afraid to say that I forgot your instruction to get seats at the front.
- On the envelope was a firm instruction to open the letter immediately.
(TEACHING)
instructions [ plural ]A2 用法说明；操作指南
advice and information about how to do or use something, often written in a book or on the side of a container
The cooking instructions say to bake it for half an hour. 烹调说明书上说烘烤半个小时。
You obviously didn't read the instructions properly. 你显然没有好好看说明书。
They need clear instructions on what to do next. 关于下一步该怎么做，他们需要明确的指导。
Make sure you understand the safety instructions before you use the saw.
The instructions for assembling this cupboard are useless.
C2 [ U ]教授;指导（某种技能／科目）
the teaching of a particular skill or subject
The video provides instruction on how to operate the computer. 这盘录像教人们如何操作计算机。
The course gives you basic instruction in car maintenance. 这门课教授汽车维修方面的基本知识。
Have you seen the instruction manual for the washing machine? 你看过洗衣机的操作指南吗？