instance
gb/ˈɪnstəns/ us/ˈɪnstəns/
B1
Angielski
~ 1000
példa, eset, példány, instancia
RZECZOWNIK
B1
1
Schemat użycia:
an instance of [something]
This is a clear instance of poor planning.
Ez a rossz tervezés egyértelmű példája.
In one instance, the software failed to save the file.
Egy esetben a szoftver nem tudta elmenteni a fájlt.
There are several instances where the policy was not followed.
He recalled an instance when he met the president.
Przykłady dla uczących się
This is an instance of good work.
Ez a jól végzett munka egyik példája.
Can you give me an instance of that?
Tudsz erre mondani egy példát?
I remember an instance when we were late.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instance' with 'instant'. 'Instance' means an example, while 'instant' means a very short moment in time.
Znaczenie
a single example or case
Kolokacje
in this instance
|for instance
|an instance of
|rare instance
|single instance
Synonimy
example (Most common synonym; often interchangeable in casual use.)
|
case (Used more in formal or legal contexts to mean a specific situation.)
Antonimy
generalization (Refers to a broad statement rather than a specific example.)
Tematy
general
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
One example or case of something.
A particular example, case, or occurrence of something.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Schemat użycia:
an instance of [a program/object/case]
The server is running three instances of the application.
A szerveren az alkalmazás három példánya fut.
Each database instance stores separate customer data.
Minden adatbázis-példány külön ügyféladatokat tárol.
The court heard the instance in closed session.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The computer has two instances of the game open.
A számítógépen a játék két példánya van megnyitva.
We have one instance of this problem in our records.
A nyilvántartásunkban egy ilyen eset szerepel.
The court will look at each instance separately.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
occurrence in computing or law
Kolokacje
server instance
|database instance
|court instance
Synonimy
occurrence (General term for something that happens; less technical.)
Tematy
technology
|law
Definicja
One event of a program running, or a special case in law.
A single running copy of a program, process, or object in computing, or a particular case in legal or formal contexts.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
instance
IPA
GB/ˈɪnstəns/
US/ˈɪnstəns/
Sylaby i akcent
in - stance (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: instance
- Plural: instances
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
instances
noun
Advanced or less common
instantiate
verb
instantiation
noun
Wyrażenia
for instance
1/fɚ ˈɪnstəns/
fixed phrase
used to give an example
Used to show one example of what you mean.
Przykłady
- You can try walking more; for instance, take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Many countries, for instance Japan, have low crime rates.