instruct /inˈstrʌkt/ vt. 1.教,指导,训练:A private tutor instructed the prince and princess. 私人教师教王子和公主。He instructs his pupils in mathematics. 他教学生数学。 2.命令,指示(多跟复合结构)He instructed me to deliver it to a customer. 他要我把它送给一个顾客。The captain instructed the soldiers to retreat. 上尉命令战士撤退。 3. 说明,通知: Have you been instructed when to start? 你接到何时开始的通知了吗? Instruct the passengers on customs regulations. 向旅客们说明海关管理规定。

 instruction /inˈstrʌkʃən/ n.  1.u]教育,训练: His method of instruction was most agreeable. 他的训练方法还是很容易接受的。He’s not yet trained, but still under instruction. 他没有训练过,而是仍在受训之中。 2.指示,嘱咐,命令(多作pl.): await instructions等候指示;cancel instructions 撤消命令;firmly carry out sb.’s instructions 坚决执行某人的指令 3. 说明,通知(pl.): detailed instructions as to… 关于的详细指示(说明)printed instructions 印出来的说明;instructions for use 使用说明