instruct
verb uk/ɪnˈstrʌkt/ us/ɪnˈstrʌkt/
(ORDER)
C1 [ T + to infinitive ]（尤指正式地）指示，命令，吩咐
to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way
The police have been instructed to patrol the building and surrounding area. 警察奉命在这幢大楼里及周围地区巡逻。
[ T ] UK委托（律师）
to employ a lawyer to represent you in court
[ T ]（法官就法律适用要点）向（陪审团）作说明
When a judge instructs a jury, he or she tells it what the law means and how to use it.
- More examples
- The prime minister's family have been instructed not to discuss his past life with the press.
- The minister was instructed to accept the advice of senior civil servants.
- Tourists are instructed not to travel to the region unless absolutely necessary.
- The government instructed MPs to vote in favour of the bill.
- He was instructed to report back to headquarters.
(TEACH)
C2 [ T ]教，讲授
to teach someone how to do something
He works in a sports centre instructing people in the use of the gym equipment. 他在体育运动中心工作，教人们如何使用健身器材。