instance

caso, esempio

Una particolare occasione, un caso o una situazione in cui accade qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: One particular time, case, or situation in which something happens.

• This instance was different.
• We found three instances of the same error.
• In most instances, a short rest helps.

Come si usa: an instance of something (This is an instance of unfair treatment.)

Sinonimi: case, example, occurrence

Espressioni comuni: in this instance, an instance of something, for instance

citare, portare ad esempio

Citare un caso concreto per illustrare qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To mention a particular case as an example of something.

• The writer instances a recent strike.
• She instanced several cases of poor planning.
• To support his argument, he instanced the town’s successful recovery.

Sinonimi: cite, give as an example

Espressioni comuni: instance something, instance a case