instruct

[US]/ɪnˈstrʌkt/
[UK]/ɪnˈstrʌkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. 命令;教授;指導;通知
Word Forms
現在分詞instructing
第三人稱單數instructs
過去分詞instructed
過去式instructed

Phrases & Collocations

offer instructions

提供說明

Example Sentences

instruct sb. in English

教某人英語

instruct sb. to do sth.

命令某人做某事

It's my brief to instruct him.

這是我給他的指令。

instruct a class in history

教授一個班的歷史

instruct sb. to start early

命令某人早動身

be instructed when to start

得到出發時間的通知

She instructs a class in chemistry.

她給某班學生上化學課。

he instructed them in the use of firearms.

他教他們使用槍。

He was instructed to sail for New York.

他奉命前往紐約。

instructed the guards not to stir from their posts.

命令衛兵不要離開崗位

She instructed me in the use of the telephone.

她教我使用電話。

The captain instructed the soldiers to retreat.

上尉命令士兵們撤退。

She instructs music once a week at a middle school.

她在中學每週教一次音樂課。

Dr. Williams instructs us in botany.

威廉博士教我們植物學。

The captain instructed them to abort the mission.

上尉指示他們中止執行任務。

The nurses are instructed not to consort with their patients.

護士得到指示不得與病人交往。

Real-world Examples

Magic mirror instruct this knave, give him the answers he doth crave!

魔鏡魔鏡,快告訴我們答案吧。

Source: Villains' Tea Party

We've been instructed to escort you into the city.

我們受命護送您進城.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

Don't repeat any headings for answers if not instructed to do so.

如果沒有指示,請不要重複看任何標題以獲得答案。

Source: IELTS Reading Preparation Guide

Also don't repeat any letters if not instructed to do so in the directions.

沒有指示中沒有要求你重複任何字母,不要這樣做。

Source: IELTS Reading Preparation Guide

And the teacher had already instructed her to stay out of the boys' bathroom.

老師之前已經警告過她 不要進男洗手間。

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2016 Collection

The energy ministry, Israel Katz, also said that he'd instructed authorities to cut off water.

能源部伊斯雷爾·卡茨也表示,他已指示當局切斷供水。

Source: Financial Times

Please, sensei, instruct me in your ancient ways.

請吧 老師 告訴我你的經典做法。

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

Pepsum Pharmaceuticals? - He never instructed me.

珀薩姆製藥的股份 - 他從沒指使過我。

Source: Billions Season 1

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them.

6 門徒就前往那裏並照耶穌所吩咐的行事。

Source: Bible (original version)

I've already instructed the Secretary of Defense.

我已經指示國防部長了。

Source: CCTV Observations

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