instruction
UK/in'strʌkʃәn/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The act of teaching or training
教导，指导，传授
n.
An order or direction telling someone what to do (often plural)
指令，命令；说明（常用复数）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin- (into) + struct (build) + -ion (act) = the act of "building knowledge into" someone. Hence both senses: instruction as teaching, and instructions as the directions that tell you how to do something — knowledge built into you step by step.
Root struct still carries 18 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Follow the instructions carefully before assembling the shelf.
- 2.
The students received instruction in basic first aid.
- 3.
She gave clear instructions to the new staff.