instructive
/ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #5543 in the learning path
有教育意义的；有启发的
Definitions
adj. providing useful knowledge or helping someone understand something
有教育意义的；有启发的
Example
Watching my grandfather repair the clock was surprisingly instructive.
看爷爷修钟让我意外地学到了不少东西。
Comparing different countries' recycling systems can be instructive for policymakers seeking to reduce household waste.
比较不同国家的回收体系，能为寻求减少生活垃圾的政策制定者提供启发。
Collocations
- an instructive example
- an instructive experience
- find something instructive
Word family
- instruct (v.)
- instruction (n.)
- instructor (n.)
Synonyms
- educational
- informative
Usage tip
强调让人学到东西，不等于“发出指令的”。
FAQ
- What does instructive mean?
- providing useful knowledge or helping someone understand something
- How is instructive pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/, US /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
