example
n
1 fact, event, etc that illustrates or represents a general rule 實例; 例證; 例子
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. 這部詞典有許多說明詞語用法的實例.
That outburst was a typical example of his lack of self-control. 他那次發(fā)作是他缺乏自制力的典型事例.
2 specimen showing the quality of others in the same group or of the same kind 樣品; 樣本; 范例
This church is a fine example of Norman architecture. 這座教堂是典型的諾曼式建筑.
This is a good example of Shelley's lyric poetry. 這首詩是雪萊抒情詩的范例.
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. 這對於設(shè)計新市中心是個最佳的反面教材.
3 [C, U] thing, person or quality that is worthy of imitation 榜樣; 模范; 楷模
She was an example to the rest of the class. 她是全班的模范.
His bravery should be an example to all of us. 他的勇敢應(yīng)作為我們大家學(xué)習(xí)的榜樣. * learn by example 仿效.
4 warning 告誡; 警告: Let this be an example (ie May this punishment serve as a warning) to you. 你要以此為鑒戒.
5 (idm 習(xí)語) follow sb's example/lead => follow. for example (abbr 縮寫 eg) by way of illustration 例如; 譬如
I know many women who have a career and a family Alison for example. 我知道有許多婦女能事業(yè)家庭兼顧--艾莉森就是其中之一. make an example of sb punish (sb) as a warning to others 懲罰(某人)以警戒他人
The headmaster decided to make an example of the pupil and expel him from the school. 校長決定開除該生以儆效尤. set (sb) an example/set a good, bad, etc example (to sb) behave in a way worthy/not worthy of imitation (by sb) 樹立好榜樣[充當(dāng)反面教員]
The headmistress likes to arrive early at school to set (the other teachers) an example, ie a good example. 那位女校長愿意早早到校, 以身作則(為其他教師樹立好榜樣).
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一個(ex)樣品(sample)做 例子
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*[ig'z?mpl]n. 例子, 樣本, 實例【化】 實例相關(guān)詞組: without example take for example beyond example for example make an example of sb take example by...