vt.

1. 指示，命令，吩咐[O2]
   He instructed me to deliver it to a customer.

   他吩咐我把东西送去给顾客。

2. 教授；训练；指导[（+in）]
   My job is to instruct her in English.

   我的工作是教她英语。

3. 通知，告知[H][O5]
   My agent has instructed me that you still owe me $150.

   我的代理人告诉我你还欠我一百五十美元。

4. 【律】委派，委托

v.

1. direct or command.
2. teach (someone).
3. Brit. authorize (a solicitor or barrister) to act on one's behalf.
   ▸(of a solicitor) inform (a barrister) about a case.
4. give information to.