instruct
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++in·struct /ɪnˈstrʌkt/ ●●○ AWL verb [transitive] 1 TELL/ORDER somebody TO DO somethingto officially tell someone what to do 命令，指示 → orderinstruct somebody to do something His secretary was instructed to cancel all his engagements. 他的秘书接到通知，取消他所有的预约。instruct (somebody) that The judge immediately instructed that Beattie be released. 法官立即宣布释放贝蒂。 Eva went straight to the hotel, as instructed (=as she had been told). 伊娃按照指示径直去了宾馆。instruct somebody what to do He had instructed the slaves what to say when questioned. 他指示奴隶们在受到盘问时要说些什么。► see thesaurus at order2 TEACH formal to teach someone something, or show them how to do something 教授，指导instruct somebody in something Greater effort is needed to instruct children in road safety. 在指导儿童注意道路安全方面需要更大的努力。instruct somebody how to do something Employees are instructed how to make a complaint. 雇员接受如何投诉的训练。► see thesaurus at teach3 British English formalTELL to officially tell someone about something 通知be instructed that I was instructed that £20,000 had been paid into my account. 我得到通知两万英镑已存入我的账户。n Grammar Instruct is usually passive in this meaning.4. British English lawSCLJOB/WORK to employ a lawyer to represent you in court 委托〔律师〕出庭→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
instruct• It is a good idea to instruct a specialist company to inspect the property for damp.• She took the tablets three times every day, as instructed by her doctor.• New recruits are instructed in marching and the handling of weapons.• One of the secretaries had been instructed to reserve me a seat on the next plane to London.• The person who instructed you obviously didn't know much about map-reading!as instructed• We got there at 11:55 a.m. and rang the bell as instructed.• As he expected, they found themselves quite unable to do as instructed.• I enclose the official byelaw in respect of Nether Wyresdale duly signed by myself on behalf of the Parish Council as instructed.• Suppose that the jury, having been directed in accordance with the present decision, consider first the robbery charge, as instructed.• Then Maurice flew to New York, as instructed.• I moved down the corridor, as instructed, and rounded the elevators to the bank on the far side.• On their return they discovered he had not only done as instructed but painted the trees which lined the drive as well.• You should attend for routine follow-up visits as instructed, probably at least once a year.instruct somebody how to do something• Ed instructed us how to approach our chips.• Although men provide more menace to the basis of a society, it is women who are instructed in how to behave.• He taught his players courses in etiquette, instructed them on how to properly use a fork and knife.• Anderson carefully instructs us on how to react to all of this from the start.• They instruct people how to take binding directives, and when to acknowledge that they are binding.be instructed that• I want you to instruct them that they've got three months instead of six to get the details sorted out.From Longman Business Dictionaryinstructin‧struct /ɪnˈstrʌkt/ verb [transitive]1to order someone to do somethinginstruct somebody to do somethingThe government has instructed banks to limit real estate lending growth to 2% this year.2LAW to employ a lawyer to deal with a legal caseThe firm has instructed an attorney.→ See Verb tableOrigin instruct (1400-1500) Latin past participle of instruere, from struere “to build”in·struct verb →n GRAMMAR1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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instruct
in‧struct AC /ɪnˈstrʌkt/
verb [transitive]
instruct somebody to do something
His secretary was instructed to cancel all his engagements.
instruct (somebody) that
The judge immediately instructed that Beattie be released.
Eva went straight to the hotel, as instructed (=as she had been told).
instruct somebody what to do
He had instructed the slaves what to say when questioned.
2. formal to teach someone something, or show them how to do something
instruct somebody in something
Greater effort is needed to instruct children in road safety.
instruct somebody how to do something
Employees are instructed how to make a complaint.
3. [usually passive] British English formal to officially tell someone about something
instruct somebody that
I was instructed that £20,000 had been paid into my account.
4. British English law to employ a lawyer to represent you in court
in‧struct AC /ɪnˈstrʌkt/
verb [transitive] Word Family: noun: instruction, instructor; adjective: instructive, instructional; verb: instruct; adverb: instructively
Date: 1400-1500
Language: Latin
Origin: past participle of instruere, from struere 'to build'
1. to officially tell someone what to do ⇨ orderLanguage: Latin
Origin: past participle of instruere, from struere 'to build'
instruct somebody to do something
instruct (somebody) that
instruct somebody what to do
2. formal to teach someone something, or show them how to do something
instruct somebody in something
instruct somebody how to do something
3. [usually passive] British English formal to officially tell someone about something
instruct somebody that
4. British English law to employ a lawyer to represent you in court
also
order to use your position of authority to tell sb to do sth 指命令、指挥、要求 ：◆ The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employee. 公司被勒令向以前的员工作出补偿。 ◆ 'Come here at once!' she ordered. “马上过来！” 她命令道。 tell to say to sb that they must or should do sth 指命令、指示、吩咐 ：◆ He was told to sit down and wait. 有人吩咐他坐下等着。 ◆ Don't tell me what to do! 别对我指手画脚的！ instruct ( to tell sb to do sth, especially in a formal or official wayrather
尤指以正式或官方的方式指示、命令、吩咐 ：◆ The letter instructed him to report to headquarters immediately. 那封信指示他立即向总部汇报。 direct ( to give an official order指正式发出指示、命令 ：◆ The judge directed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty. 法官指示陪审团作出无罪裁决。 command to use your position of authority to tell sb to do sth 指利用权力命令 ：◆ He commanded his men to retreat. 他命令手下撤退。
order or command? 用 order 还是 command？
Order is a more general word thancommand and can be used about anyone in a position of authority, such as a parent, teacher or government telling sb to do sth.Command is slightly stronger thanorder and is the normal word to use about an army officer giving orders, or in any context where it is normal to give orders without any discussion about them. It is less likely to be used about a parent or teacher.* order 含义较 command 宽泛，可指任何有权威的人，如父母、老师或政府下命令。command 的语气稍强于 order，是指部队长官发布命令的常规用词，或者用于没有商量余地的命令。command 不大用于父母或老师下命令的情况。
Patterns
to order/tell/instruct/direct/command sb to do sth to order/instruct/direct/command that… to do sthas ordered/told/instructed/directed/commanded