instance
gb/ˈɪnstəns/ us/ˈɪnstəns/
B1
英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
a single example or case
One example or case of something.
用法パターン：
an instance of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'instance' with 'instant'. 'Instance' means an example, while 'instant' means a very short moment in time.
類義語
example (Most common synonym; often interchangeable in casual use.)
|
case (Used more in formal or legal contexts to mean a specific situation.)
対義語
generalization (Refers to a broad statement rather than a specific example.)
コロケーション
in this instance
|for instance
|an instance of
|rare instance
|single instance
テーマ
general
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- This is a clear instance of poor planning.
- In one instance, the software failed to save the file.
- There are several instances where the policy was not followed.
- He recalled an instance when he met the president.
学習者向け例文
- This is an instance of good work.
- Can you give me an instance of that?
- I remember an instance when we were late.
名詞
technical
B2
entity
2
occurrence in computing or law
One event of a program running, or a special case in law.
用法パターン：
an instance of [a program/object/case]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse this technical meaning with the general meaning of 'instance' as just 'example'. In computing, it refers to a specific running copy or case.
類義語
occurrence (General term for something that happens; less technical.)
コロケーション
server instance
|database instance
|court instance
テーマ
technology
|law
例文
- The server is running three instances of the application.
- Each database instance stores separate customer data.
- The court heard the instance in closed session.
学習者向け例文
- The computer has two instances of the game open.
- We have one instance of this problem in our records.
- The court will look at each instance separately.
文法
辞書形
instance
IPA
GB/ˈɪnstəns/
US/ˈɪnstəns/
音節・強勢
in - stance （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
活用形
Noun
- Base: instance
- Plural: instances
関連語
Forms
instances
noun
Advanced or less common
instantiate
verb
instantiation
noun
表現
for instance
1/fɚ ˈɪnstəns/
fixed phrase
used to give an example
Used to show one example of what you mean.
例文
- You can try walking more; for instance, take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Many countries, for instance Japan, have low crime rates.