advice and information about how to do or use something, often written in a book or on the side of a container

The cooking instructions say to bake it for half an hour. 烹调说明书上说烘烤半个小时。

You obviously didn't read the instructions properly. 你显然没有好好看说明书。

They need clear instructions on what to do next. 关于下一步该怎么做，他们需要明确的指导。

Make sure you understand the safety instructions before you use the saw.

The instructions for assembling this cupboard are useless.

See also: instruction (TEACHING)