instance

• Существительное, обозначающее конкретный пример, случай или ситуацию чего-либо.

A noun referring to a particular example, occurrence, or case of something.

1. Example or caseB1formal

   A particular occurrence or example of something.

   Пример

   • For instance, consider the case of global warming.
   • This is a clear instance of poor management.
   • There are many instances of successful startups in this city.

   Синонимыcaseexampleexemplarillustrationoccasionoccurrencesamplespecimen

2. Occurrence or eventB2formal

   A specific event or situation that happens.

   Случай

   • In this instance, the decision was made quickly.
   • The first instance of the problem occurred last week.
   • We must act immediately in any instance of emergency.

   Синонимыcaseeventexamplehappeningoccasionoccurrence

• Глагол, означающий приводить или упоминать что-либо в качестве примера или иллюстрации.

A verb meaning to cite or mention something as an example or case in point.

1. To cite as an exampleC1formal

   To mention or refer to something as an example or illustration.

   Приводить в качестве примера

   • The professor instanced several cases of historical revolutions.
   • He instanced the company's success as a model for others.
   • The report instances multiple failures in the system.

   Синонимыadduceciteexemplifyillustratementionnamequote