instruction/ɪn'strʌk∫ən/

n.

➊ advice and information about how to do or use sth

➋ an order

➌ the act of teaching sth to sb

n.

➊ [C，常~s] 用法说明，操作须知：[instructions on (how to do) sth] Follow the instructions on how to operate it. 按操作说明操作。

➋ [C，常~s] 指示；命令：carry out sb's instructions 执行命令

◇We are acting under instructions. 我们奉命行事。

➌ [U] 教授，教导，传授：[instruction in sth] The course gives you instruction in basic reading skills. 该课程传授基本的阅读技巧。

构词instruct + -ion

音组-uction/-'ʌk∫ən/

construction; instruction

用法instruction指“教授过程”时，为不可数名词；指“操作要求”或“指令”时为可数名词，常用复数形式。参见directions。

常犯错误

✗ The students are receiving instruction on maths.

✓ The students are receiving instruction in maths. 学生们在上数学课程。