/ˈɪnstəns ||; ˈɪnstəns/noun [C]
an instance (of sth) an example or case (of sth) 例子；个案:
There have been several instances of racial attacks in the area. 这个地区发生了好几次种族袭击事件。In most instances the drug has no side effects. 在大多数情况下，这种药没有副作用。 for instance for example 例如；比如:
There are several interesting places to visit around here -- Warwick, for instance. 此地有好几处地方都很值得游览，比如说，沃里克。