example 英 [ɪgˈzɑ:mpl] 　 美 [ɪgˈzæmpl]

example

example　 英 [ɪgˈzɑ:mpl] 美 [ɪgˈzæmpl]

n. 例子；榜样　

名词复数:examples　

I'll give you another example.　我再给你举另一个例子吧。
It is a perfect example of a medieval castle.　这是最典型的中世纪城堡。

  • An example is a particular instance of something that is representative of a group, or an illustration of something that's been generally described.
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  • n. 例子；榜样

  • 1. I'll give you another example.

    我再给你举另一个例子吧。

  • 2. It is a perfect example of a medieval castle.

    这是最典型的中世纪城堡。

  • 3. He sets an example to the other students.

    他为其他同学树立了榜样。

  • 4. It would be a mistake to follow his example.

    仿效他的做法是错误的。

  • example (n.) late 14c., "an instance typical of a class; a model, either good or bad, action or conduct as an object of imitation; an example to be avoided; punishment as a warning," partial re-Latinization of earlier essample, asaumple (mid-13c.), from Old French essemple "sample, model, example, precedent, cautionary tale," from Latin exemplum "a sample, specimen; image, portrait; pattern, model, precedent; a warning example, one that serves as a warning," literally "that which is taken out," from eximere "remove, take out, take away; free, release, deliver, make an exception of," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + emere "buy," originally "take," from PIE root *em- "to take, distribute." 
ex·ample ★ / ɪɡˈzɑːmpl ; NAmE ɪɡˈzæmpl / noun 1 ★ 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 e.g. 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。 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。 ☞language bank at e.g. 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 SYNONYMS 同义词辨析 example case ◆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。 ■ example something 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？ ■ case a 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。 ■ specimen an 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 example examples ex·ample / ɪɡˈzɑːmpl ; NAmE ɪɡˈzæmpl /
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