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The word "example" can be used as a noun to mean a specific instance, a representative case, or a model of behavior. It is also used in phrases like "for example" to introduce an illustration and "make an example of" to punish someone as a warning.
The word "example" can be used as a noun with several meanings: 1. A specific instance or case that illustrates a general point or characteristic. 2. A person or behavior that serves as a model for others to follow. 3. An item that is representative of a larger category. It can also be used in phrases like "for example" (to introduce an illustration) and "make an example of" (to punish someone as a warning to others).
[N-COUNT 可数名词]例子;例证;实例 An example of something is a particular situation, object, or person which shows that what is being claimed is true.
[oft N of n]
The doctors gave numerous examples of patients being expelled from hospital...
医生们列举了大量病人被逐出医院的实例。
Listed below are just a few examples of some of the family benefits available.
下面仅例举了家庭可享受的几种福利。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]范例;样本;代表 An example of a particular class of objects or styles is something that has many of the typical features of such a class or style, and that you consider clearly represents it.
[oft N of n]
Symphonies 103 and 104 stand as perfect examples of early symphonic construction...
第103和104号交响曲是早期交响乐结构的典型代表。
The plaque illustrated in Figure 1 is an example of his work at this time.
图1中的匾额是他这个时期的代表作。
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[PHRASE 短语]例如;比如 You use for example to introduce and emphasize something which shows that something is true.
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...'educational toys' that are designed to promote the development of, for example, children's spatial ability...
旨在促进儿童发展,诸如空间能力发展的“教学玩具”
Take, for example, the simple sentence: 'The man climbed up the hill'...
以The man climbed up the hill这个简单句为例。
A few simple precautions can be taken, for example ensuring that desks are the right height.
可以采取一些简单的预防措施,比如确保桌子的高度合适。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]榜样;模范 If you refer to a person or their behaviour as an example to other people, you mean that he or she behaves in a good or correct way that other people should copy.
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He is a model professional and an example to the younger lads...
他是个模范的专业人士,是年轻人的榜样。
Their example shows us what we are all capable of.
他们作为榜样向我们展示了我们都能做些什么。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](词典中的)例证,例子 In a dictionary entry, an example is a phrase or sentence which shows how a particular word is used.
The examples are unique to this dictionary.
这些例证是这部词典独有的。
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[PHRASE 短语](尤指出于敬意而)学习…的榜样,以…为榜样 If you follow someone's example, you behave in the same way as they did in the past, or in a similar way, especially because you admire them.
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Following the example set by her father, she has fulfilled her role and done her duty...
她以父亲为榜样,完成了任务,履行了职责。
She should remember that she is a mother and a public figure and that others may follow her example.
她应该记住自己是位母亲,也是位公众人物,别人可能会以她为榜样。
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[PHRASE 短语]惩罚…以警戒他人;杀一儆百 To make an example of someone who has done something wrong means to punish them severely as a warning to other people not to do the same thing.
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Let us at least see our courts make an example of these despicable criminals.
至少让我们看到法庭惩罚这些十恶不赦的罪犯以儆效尤。
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[PHRASE 短语]树立榜样;以身作则 If you set an example, you encourage or inspire people by your behaviour to behave or act in a similar way.
[V inflects]
An officer's job was to set an example...
军官的职责就是树立榜样。
He is setting an example which other aristocrats and leading Britons should follow.
他为其他贵族和伦敦要人们树立了榜样。
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ex·ample★/ɪɡˈzɑːmpl; NAmEɪɡˈzæmpl/noun1★example(of sth) something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say 实例;例证;例子◆Can you give me an example of what you mean?你能给我举个实例来解释你的意思吗?◆This dictionary has many examples of how words are used.这部词典有许多关于词语用法的示例。◆Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it.且给你举个例子来说明他的慷慨吧 — 他把他的旧汽车给了我,而且分文不取。◆It is important to cite examples to support your argument.引用实例来证明你的论点是重要的。☞language bank at
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2★example(of sth) a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set 典型;范例;样品◆This is a good example of the artist's early work.这是这位艺术家早期作品的范例。◆It is a perfect exampleof a medieval castle. 这是最典型的中世纪城堡。◆Japan is often quoted as the prime exampleof a modern industrial nation. 人们经常举例把日本作为现代工业国家的典范。◆It is a classic exampleof how not to design a new city centre. 这对于如何设计新市中心是个绝佳的反面教材。3★a person or their behaviour that is thought to be a good model for others to copy 榜样;楷模;模范example(to sb) ◆Her courage is an example to us all.她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。◆He sets an exampleto the other students. 他为其他同学树立了榜样。example(of sth) ◆She is a shining exampleof what people with disabilities can achieve. 她为残疾人有所作为树立了光辉的榜样。◆He is a captain who leads by example.他是个以身作则的队长。4a person's behaviour, either good or bad, that other people copy 样板;榜样◆It would be a mistake to follow his example.仿效他的做法是错误的。IDIOMS★for example(abbr.e.g. )used to emphasize sth that explains or supports what you are saying; used to give an example of what you are saying 例如;譬如◆There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian.在许多语言,譬如法语和意大利语中都有相似的词。◆The report is incomplete; it does not include sales in France, for example.这份报告不完整,例如在法国的销售情况就没包括进去。◆It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics.将计算机科学与其他学科,如物理学,结合起来是可能的。☞language bank at
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make an example of sbto punish sb as a warning to others not to do the same thing 惩罚某人以儆戒他人;用某人来杀一儆百SYNONYMS 同义词辨析examplecase ◆instance ◆specimen ◆illustration These are all words for a thing or situation that is typical of a particular group or set, and is sometimes used to support an argument. 以上各词均指事例、实例、例证。■examplesomething such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say; a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set 指实例、例证、典型、范例、样品:◆Can you give me an example of what you mean?你能给我举个实例来解释你的意思吗?■casea particular situation or a situation of a particular type; a situation that relates to a particular person or thing 指具体情况、事例、实例、特定情况:◆In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.在某些情况下,人们必须等上好几周才能得到约见。■instance( rather formal) a particular situation or a situation of a particular type 指例子、事例、实例:◆The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.这篇报道重点列举了一些不公正的实例。■specimenan example of sth, especially an animal or plant 尤指动植物的样品、实例:◆The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual tropical fish.水族馆里有一些罕见的热带鱼,很有趣。■illustration( rather formal) a story, an event or an example that clearly shows the truth about sth 指说明事实的故事、实例、示例:◆The statistics are a clear illustration of the point I am trying to make.这些统计数字清楚地阐明了我要陈述的要点。example or illustration? 用 example 还是 illustration?An illustrationis often used to show that sth is true. An exampleis used to help to explain sth. *illustration 常用以表示事物的真实性,example 用以解释说明。 PATTERNS◆a(n) example/case/instance/specimen/illustration ofsth ◆ina particular case/instance ◆forexample/instance exampleexamplesex·ample/ɪɡˈzɑːmpl; NAmEɪɡˈzæmpl/
1a specific fact, idea, person, or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea, or to show what is typical of a larger groupexample of Can anyone give me an example of a transitive verb?2for example used before mentioning a specific thing, person, place etc in order to explain what you mean or to support an argument: Many countries, for example Mexico and Japan, have a lot of earthquakes. Car prices can vary a lot. For example, in Belgium the VW Golf costs $1,000 less than in Britain.3someone whose behaviour is very good and should be copied by others, or this type of behaviourexample to Her courage is an example to us all. Parents should set an example for their children. I suggest you follow Rosie’s example (=copy her behaviour) and start doing regular exercise. The team captain leads by example. She’s a shining example (=a very good example) of what a mother should be.4make an example of somebody to punish someone so that other people are afraid to do the same thingCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa good/typical example· This painting is a good example of his early work.a fine/excellent example· The house is a fine example of a medieval building.an outstanding example (=extremely good)· The garden is one of the most outstanding examples of traditional Japanese garden design.a classic/perfect/prime example (=very typical)· This is a classic example of how not to run a business.· The pot is a perfect example of the Marine Style.· This is a prime example of government incompetence.an obvious example· Our climate is changing at an alarming rate. The melting of the polar ice caps is an obvious example of this.a blatant/glaring example (=very obvious and very bad)· His case is a blatant example of the unfairness of the current system.an extreme example· To give you an extreme example, one lady called the police fifteen times in a single evening.a notable example formal (=important and worth mentioning)· Some places contain a huge variety of animal and plant life. The two most notable examples are tropical forests and coral reefs.a graphic example (=very clear and full of unpleasant details)· The film is full of graphic examples of what can go wrong if the proper safety procedures are not followed.verbsgive (somebody) an example· Let me give you an example of how this might happen.provide an example· Our brochure provides examples of the different villas on offer.take an example (=consider it or talk about it)· Let’s take the example of a family with two school-age children.use an example· He used several examples to illustrate his point.cite an example (=mention an example)· The report cites the example of Sweden, where there is a complete ban on advertising on children's television.find an example· We found examples of people being overcharged by as much as 50%.contain/include an example· The exhibition also contains some examples of his book illustrations.an example shows/illustrates something· These examples show how the disease can be passed on to humans.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3verbsset an example (=show by your own behaviour how other people should behave)· You should be setting an example for your little brother.follow somebody’s example (=copy someone’s behaviour)· I tried to follow my parent’s example with my own kids.lead by example (=show people what they should do by doing it yourself)· The captain of the team should lead by example.hold somebody up as an example (=use someone as a good example of something)· He was held up as an example to the younger athletes.adjectivesa good/positive example· The older boys should set a positive example for the rest of the school.a shining example (=a very good example)· Professor Squires was a shining example of what a good teacher should be.an inspiring example (=someone who makes other people want to do something great or good)· Jenny’s story is an inspiring example of courage in the face of adversity.THESAURUSexample something that you mention because it is typical of the kind of thing that you are talking about: · The hall is a perfect example of medieval architecture.· There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.· This painting is a typical example of Picasso’s work in his Blue Period.case an example of something that happens, especially something bad: · There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant.· In one case a man was charged $2,000 for a simple medical check-up.· Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late.instance an example of a particular kind of situation or event, especially something bad. Instance is more formal than case: · Some users of Ecstasy have actually died, but such instances are very rare.· The report describes instances of discrimination.· In a few rare instances, the disease can cause death.illustration something, especially a story or situation, that you use as an example: · As an illustration of this, consider the following example.· He mentioned the recent events in the Middle East by way of illustration (=as an example).what you say when giving examplesfor example used when giving an example: · Prices have risen sharply. The price of gasoline, for example, has risen by over 50%.· Nepal has many attractions for visitors. For example, you can go trekking in the Himalayas, or see tigers in Chitwan National Park.for instance used when giving an example. For instance is slightly less formal than for example and is used more in spoken English: · There were many unanswered questions. For instance, where was the money going to come from?· Some people are really good at languages. Take Katie, for instance.eg/e.g. written used when giving an example or a list of examples. Don’t use eg in formal writing – use the full phrase for example: · Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, fish, eggs, milk, or cheese.such as especially written used when giving one or two typical examples when there are many others: · It is difficult to get even basic foods such as bread and sugar.take spoken used when giving a particular example as a way of proving that what you are saying is correct: · Take John – he has a good job but he didn’t go to university.· It is possible to recover from some types of cancer. Take skin cancer, for example.be a case in point used when emphasizing that someone or something is a good or typical example of what you have just mentioned: · Some birds have returned to Britain after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.
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例子(73%),榜样(21%),举例(4%),警告(1%),作为 ... 的示范(1%)
n.例子;榜样
vt.作为…的例子;为…做出榜样
vi.举例
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