How do you use "instance" in a sentence?

There have been several instances of theft in the area recently. Some animals, for instance dolphins, are known to be highly intelligent. In this instance, I think an exception should be made.

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Q: What does "instance" mean?

A particular example or occurrence of something An 'instance' is a particular example or occurrence of something. 'For instance' is a common phrase meaning 'for example.' 'In this instance' refers to this particular case. The word is also used in computing to refer to a specific occurrence of a program or process running.

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意味: A particular example or occurrence of something

实例，例子，情况

caso, ejemplo, instancia

例、事例、場合

예, 사례, 경우

An 'instance' is a particular example or occurrence of something. 'For instance' is a common phrase meaning 'for example.' 'In this instance' refers to this particular case. The word is also used in computing to refer to a specific occurrence of a program or process running.

「instance」是某事物的特定例子或发生。「for instance」是一个常用短语，意思是「例如」。「in this instance」指这个特定的情况。这个词在计算机领域也用于指正在运行的程序或进程的特定实例。

Una «instance» es un ejemplo u ocurrencia particular de algo. «For instance» es una frase común que significa «por ejemplo». «In this instance» se refiere a este caso particular. La palabra también se usa en informática para referirse a una ocurrencia específica de un programa o proceso en ejecución.

「instance」は、何かの特定の例や発生のことです。「for instance」は「例えば」を意味する一般的なフレーズです。「in this instance」はこの特定のケースを指します。コンピューティングでは、実行中のプログラムやプロセスの特定の発生を指すのにも使われます。

'Instance'는 어떤 것의 특정 예시나 발생 사례이다. 'For instance'는 '예를 들어'라는 의미의 흔한 표현이다. 'In this instance'는 이 특정한 경우를 가리킨다. 컴퓨터 분야에서는 실행 중인 프로그램이나 프로세스의 특정 인스턴스를 지칭하기도 한다.

例文

There have been several instances of theft in the area recently.
最近该地区发生了几起盗窃案。
Ha habido varios casos de robo en la zona recientemente.
最近、この地域で窃盗事件がいくつか発生している。
최근 이 지역에서 절도 사건이 여러 건 발생했다.
Some animals, for instance dolphins, are known to be highly intelligent.
一些动物，比如海豚，以高智商著称。
Algunos animales, por ejemplo los delfines, son conocidos por ser muy inteligentes.
例えばイルカなど、一部の動物は非常に知能が高いことで知られている。
예를 들어 돌고래 같은 일부 동물은 매우 높은 지능을 가진 것으로 알려져 있다.
In this instance, I think an exception should be made.
在这种情况下，我认为应该破例。
En este caso, creo que debería hacerse una excepción.
この場合は、例外を設けるべきだと思う。
이 경우에는 예외를 두어야 한다고 생각한다.

発音

使い方ガイド

場面: general

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From Latin 'instantia' meaning 'a being at hand, presence', from 'instare' (to stand upon, be present), from 'in-' (upon) + 'stare' (to stand). The phrase 'for instance' dates from the 17th century.

文化的背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

このトピックの他の表現

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