instruct

柯林斯詞典

1. V-T If you instruct someone to do something, you formally tell them to do it. 指示; 吩咐[正式]
A doctor will often instruct patients to exercise. 醫(yī)生將經(jīng)常囑咐病人要鍛煉身體。
"Go and have a word with her, Ken," Wojtowicz instructed. “去跟她談?wù)?，肯，”沃耶托維奇吩咐道。
2. V-T Someone who instructs people in a subject or skill teaches it to them. 教
He instructed family members in nursing techniques. 他教家人們護(hù)理技術(shù)。

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 .