for instance
例如,比如for example
You cannot rely on her, for instance, she arrived an hour late for an important meeting yesterday.她这人靠不住,例如昨天一个重要会议,她竟迟到了一个小时。
in the first instance
首先,最初as the first act in a set of actions
If you wish to join the club, you should apply to the secretary in the first instance.如果你希望加入俱乐部,首先应向秘书提出申请。
