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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ex·am·ple
ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Anglo-French essample, example, from Latin exemplum, from eximere to take out, from ex-+ emere to take — more at redeem DATE 14th century 1. one that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated a good example a bad example 2. a punishment inflicted on someone as a warning to others; also: an individual so punished 3. one (as an item or incident) that is representative of all of a group or type 4. a parallel or closely similar case especially when serving as a precedent or model 5. an instance (as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate a rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of a rule Synonyms: see instance , model • • • - for example
transitive verb DATE 15th century 1. to serve as an example of 2. archaic : to be or set an example to English Etymology example late 14c., partial re-Latinization of earlier essample, from O.Fr .essample, from L. exemplum "a sample," lit. "that which is taken out," from eximere "take out, remove" (see exempt). Oldest English senses are of "behavior" and "punishment."http://O.Fr Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ example ex·ample / i^5zB:mpl; NAmE -5zAmpl / noun1. ~ (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？ It is important to cite examples to support your argument. 用实例来证明你的论点是重要的。 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。 2. ~ (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 example of a medieval castle. 这是最典型的中世纪城堡。 Japan is often quoted as the prime example of 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 example of 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. ~ (to sb) a person or their behaviour that is thought to be a good model for others to copy 榜样；楷模；模范: Her courage is an example to us all. 她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。 He sets an example to the other students. 他为其他同学树立了榜样。 She is a shining example of 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。 4. a 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。 ▪ make an example of sb to 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 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English example noun 1 sth that is typical/demonstrates a point ADJ. characteristic, classic, prime, representative, typical This is a classic example of a badly designed building. | excellent, fine, good, impressive, magnificent, outstanding, perfect, superb, wonderful a magnificent example of sixteenth-century architecture | fascinating, interesting, intriguing | notable, remarkable, striking | graphic, vivid | dramatic, extreme, spectacular | clear, obvious, simple, straightforward | blatant, flagrant, glaring His treatment of his secretary was a blatant example of managerial arrogance. | familiar, famous, well-known | notorious | common | rare | much-quoted, oft-quoted, often-quoted The oft-quoted example of Nero playing the violin as Rome burned shows the Emperor's detachment from reality. | illustrative | helpful, illuminating, instructive, useful | practical The book is full of practical examples of classroom activities. | concrete Let me give a concrete example of what I mean. | hypothetical VERB + EXAMPLE give sb, provide (sb with) Let me give you a few examples of what I mean. | contain, include The leaflet includes several examples of bad grammar. | cite, draw, take (sth as) She illustrates her point with examples drawn from contemporary newspaper accounts. To take an obvious example, if there is a good harvest the price of grain will fall. | find EXAMPLE + VERB illustrate sth, show sth PREP. for ~ A touring cyclist, for example, might turn the pedals 80 times a minute. | in an/the ~ The teacher in our example is clearly wrong. | ~ of We can still find examples of discrimination today. 2 sb whose behaviour is good and should be copied ADJ. good, great, inspiring, shining She is a shining example of how to organize your time. | bad, poor VERB + EXAMPLE set, show You must set a good example to the children. | follow I think all schools should follow the example of this one. | hold sb/sth up as The film was held up as an example of good cinema. PREP. by ~ Children learn by example. | ~ to His generosity is an example to us all. PHRASES make an example of sb The headmaster had made an example of him by scolding him in front of the whole school. OLT example noun ⇨ example 1 (give an example)⇨ example 2 (Her courage is an example to us all.)⇨ influence (follow sb's example) Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged Search result show the entry is found in: take example , or for example ex·am·ple I. \igˈzampəl, eg-, -zaam-, -zaim-, -zȧm-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English exaumple, from Middle French example, exemple, alteration (influenced by Latin exemplum) of essample, essemple, from Latin exemplum, from eximere to take out, remove, from ex- ex- (I) + -imere to take (from emere to buy, obtain) — more at redeem 1. : a particular single item, fact, incident, or aspect that may be taken fairly as typical or representative of all of a group or type < a most outstanding example of a war fought with a purpose was our own American Revolution — Wendell Willkie > 2. a. : a pattern or representative action or series of actions tending or intended to induce one to imitate or emulate < we make the mistake of thinking that all can be done by precept, when … example is no less potent a force — A.C.Benson > b. : a pattern of action that by its ill result should discourage emulation < learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge — Mary W. Shelley > — often used with a qualifying adjective (as bad) 3. : a parallel or closely similar case, incident, or item especially when serving as a precedent or model < such temperate order in so fierce a cause doth want example — Shakespeare > 4. a. : an incident or situation in which one individual's punishment or plight may serve to admonish others b. : an individual so punished < to make an example of a malingering soldier > 5. : an instance (as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate a rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of the rules of any study or branch of science < in mathematics problems assigned are examples designed to test and apply rules previously learned > < we have 10 examples in our homework > Synonyms: see instance , model • - for example II. transitive verb (exampled ; exampled ; exampling \-p(ə)liŋ\ ; examples) Etymology: Middle English exemplen, exaumplen, from Middle French exempler, from Late Latin exemplare, from Latin exemplum 1. a. : to serve or use as an example of, for, or to — used in the passive < his novel writing, best exampled in the somewhat cruel satire — Fanny Butcher > < their spirit may be exampled by the way they help one another > b. archaic : to be or set an example to : teach through example 2. obsolete : to constitute a precedent for : parallel , match < I may example my digression by some mighty precedent — Shakespeare > |
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