instruct

[in'strʌkt]

v.教, 命令, 指导, [计] 指示

例句与用法：

It does not pertain to the young to instruct their elders.

年轻人不应该对老年人发号施令。

Animals have these advantages over man: they have no theologians to instruct them, their funerals cost them nothing, and no one starts lawsuits over their wills.

动物优于人类的几点有：没有神学家为它们说教，殡殓不费分文，更无一个对其遗嘱提出诉讼者。

Both radio and television keep us informed of the news of the day, instruct us in many fields of interest, and entertain us with singing, dancing and acting.

收音机和电视机能使我们了解一天的新闻，在许多有益的方面能对我们有所指导，那些唱歌、跳舞、表演还可使我们得到娱乐。

I have been instructed by my agent that you still owe me 100 pounds.

我的代理人通知我，你还欠我100磅。

His uncle instructed him in French.

他的叔叔教他法语。

词形变化：

动词过去式: instructed | 动词过去分词: instructed | 动词现在分词: instructing | 动词第三人称单数: instructs |

详细释义：

vt.

1. 指示, 命令, 吩咐[O2]

He instructed me to deliver it to a customer.

他吩咐我把东西送去给顾客。

2. 教授; 训练; 指导[(+in)]

My job is to instruct her in English.

我的工作是教她英语。

3. 通知, 告知[H][O5]

My agent has instructed me that you still owe me $150.

我的代理人告诉我你还欠我一百五十美元。

4. 【律】委派, 委托