Instructions Meaning in English

word · lemma: instruction

US

/ˌɪnˈstɹəkʃənz/

in-STRUHK-shuhnz

UK

/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/

in-STRUHK-shuhnz

释义

Detailed information that tells you how to do, use, or make something. It can also mean orders or directions about what someone should do.

用法与细微差别

Often used in the plural: 'read the instructions', 'follow the instructions'. For official or step-by-step guidance, 'instructions' is more common than 'directions'. In workplaces, it can also mean orders from a manager or client.

• Spanish: instrucciones
• Portuguese (BR): instruções
• Portuguese (PT): instruções
• Chinese (Simplified): 说明 - 指示
• Chinese (Traditional): 說明 - 指示
• Hindi: निर्देश - हिदायतें
• Arabic: تعليمات - إرشادات
• Bengali: নির্দেশাবলী - নির্দেশনা
• Russian: инструкции - указания
• Japanese: 説明書 - 指示
• Vietnamese: hướng dẫn - chỉ dẫn
• Korean: 지침 - 안내
• Turkish: talimatlar - yönergeler
• Urdu: ہدایات - احکامات
• Indonesian: petunjuk - instruksi

例句

Please read the instructions before you start.

basic

The box has instructions inside.

basic

She followed the instructions carefully.

basic

I put the shelf together without looking at the instructions.

natural

The teacher gave us clear instructions for the project.

natural

We’re waiting for instructions from the manager.

natural