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for instance
用于列举例子，相当于“例如”。
For instance, the weather was terrible.
例如，天气很糟糕。
例子；实例
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
例子；实例
A particular example or case of something.
For instance, the weather was terrible.
例如，天气很糟糕。
场合；发生次序。
An occasion; an order of occurrence.
某事的发生
an occurrence of something
作为例证或先例的事例；说明性例子。
A case offered as an exemplification or a precedent; an illustrative example.
典型例子
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
In this instance, the software failed to update correctly.
在这个实例中，软件未能正确更新。
AI contextual example
She gave several instances of successful teamwork during the meeting.
她在会议中举了几个成功团队合作的例子。
AI contextual example
For instance, you could try a different approach to solve the problem.
例如，你可以尝试不同的方法来解决这个问题。
AI contextual example
another instance occurred yesterday
昨天又发生了一例
WordNet
用于列举例子，相当于“例如”。
For instance, the weather was terrible.
例如，天气很糟糕。
表示“首先，第一步”，常用于说明步骤。
In the first instance, we need to gather data.
首先，我们需要收集数据。
表示“某事物的一个实例”，后接名词或名词短语。
This is an instance of a rare disease.
这是一个罕见疾病的实例。
表示“在这种情况下”，用于特定情境。
In this instance, the rule does not apply.
在这种情况下，这条规则不适用。
Not this
There is many instance of this.
Use this
There are many instances of this.
Instance 是可数名词，需要根据数量使用复数形式，并且动词要相应变化。
Not this
For an instance, I like apples.
Use this
For instance, I like apples.
for instance 是固定短语，不需要加冠词。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
例如
For instance, consider the following case.
例如，考虑以下情况。
在这种情况下
In this instance, we must act quickly.
在这种情况下，我们必须迅速行动。
首先，最初
In the first instance, we should gather all evidence.
首先，我们应该收集所有证据。
……的例子
This is a clear instance of discrimination.
这是歧视的一个明显例子。
应……的要求
The meeting was called at the instance of the chairman.
会议应主席的要求召开。
罕见情况
It was a rare instance of cooperation.
这是合作的罕见情况。
例如
Many countries, for instance Mexico, have large populations.
许多国家，例如墨西哥，拥有大量人口。
首先，起初
In the first instance, we should check the facts.
首先，我们应该核实事实。
应...的要求
The investigation was started at the instance of the CEO.
这次调查是应首席执行官的要求开始的。
Use instance naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
将"in"（在）和"stance"（姿势）结合，想象每个具体姿势都是一个实例。
多用于正式或技术性语境（如学术、法律、计算机），但在‘for instance’等短语中也常见于一般口语。
常用于固定短语'for instance'（例如）
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