Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
instable
不稳定的
Meaning
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
Example
The instable political situation worried foreign investors.
B1 verb
install
安装
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
B2 noun
installation
安装
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
B1 noun
instance
实例
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
B1 noun/adjective
instant
瞬间
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
C1 adjective
instantaneous
即时
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
B1 adverb
instantly
立刻
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
C2 verb
instate
任命
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
A2 adverb
instead
代替
Meaning
As an alternative or substitute.
Example
She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.
C1 verb
instigate
挑拨
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
C1 noun
instigator
煽动者
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
C1 verb
instill
灌输
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
B2 noun
instinct
本能
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
C1 adjective
instinctive
本能的, 自然的, 自动的
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
B2 noun, verb
institute
学院
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
B1 noun
institution
机构
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
B2 adjective
institutional
制度的
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
C1 verb
institutionalize
制度化
Meaning
to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice
Example
The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.
B2 verb
instruct
指示
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
B1 noun
instruction
指令
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
B2 adjective
instructional
教学的
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
B1 noun
instructions
指示
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
C1 adjective
instructive
有教育意义的
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
B1 noun
instructor
教练
Meaning
A person who teaches a subject or skill.
Example
The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.