instruct

教える、指示する

やり方を教えたり、何をすべきか伝えたりする。

やさしい英語で： To teach someone how to do something or tell them what to do.

• She instructs new staff.
• We were instructed to leave the building.
• Who will instruct the children in swimming?

使い方： instruct someone to do something (The officer instructed us to wait outside.); instruct someone in something (She instructs beginners in basic drawing.); instruct someone on how to do something (He instructed us on how to use the machine.)

類義語： teach, direct

よく使う表現： instruct someone, instruct someone carefully, instruct the class

依頼する

弁護士に代理を頼み、必要なことを伝える。

やさしい英語で： To ask a lawyer to act for you and tell them what you need.

• We decided to instruct a solicitor.
• They instructed counsel to prepare their defense.
• Have you instructed a lawyer about the dispute?

使い方： instruct someone to do something (She instructed her solicitor to challenge the decision.)

類義語： retain, engage

よく使う表現： instruct a solicitor, instruct a lawyer, instruct counsel