example

英 [ɪɡˈzɑːmpl]

美 [ɪɡˈzæmpl]

n.  实例; 例证; 例子; 典型; 范例; 样品; 榜样; 楷模; 模范

复数：examples　

中考高考IELTSCET4考研化学

Oxford 3000 / Collins.5 / BNC.511 / COCA.852

同义词辨析

instanceexamplesamplespecimen【导航词义：例子】

习惯用语

n.

for example
• 例如；譬如
  used to emphasize sth that explains or supports what you are saying; used to give an example of what you are saying
• There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian.
  许多语言，譬如法语和意大利语，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
• 惩罚某人以儆戒他人；用某人来杀一儆百
  to punish sb as a warning to others not to do the same thing

牛津词典

noun

• 实例；例证；例子
  something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say
  1. 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？
  2. It is important to cite examples to support your argument.
     用实例来证明你的论点是重要的。
  3. 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。
  4. 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。
• 典型；范例；样品
  a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set
  1. 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。
  2. It is a perfect example of a medieval castle.
     这是最典型的中世纪城堡。
  3. 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。
  4. 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。
• 榜样；楷模；模范
  a person or their behaviour that is thought to be a good model for others to copy
  1. Her courage is an example to us all.
     她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。
  2. He sets an example to the other students.
     他为其他同学树立了榜样。
  3. 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。
  4. He is a captain who leads by example .
     他是个以身作则的队长。
• 样板；榜样
  a person's behaviour, either good or bad, that other people copy
  1. It would be a mistake to follow his example .
     仿效他的做法是错误的。

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 例子;例证;实例
  Anexample ofsomething is a particular situation, object, or person which shows that what is being claimed is true.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
• N-COUNT 范例;样本;代表
  Anexample ofa 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.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
• PHRASE 例如;比如
  You usefor exampleto introduce and emphasize something which shows that something is true.
  1. ...'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”
  2. 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。
  3. 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。
• N-COUNT 榜样;模范
  If you refer to a person or their behaviour as anexample toother people, you mean that he or she behaves in a good or correct way that other people should copy.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
• N-COUNT （词典中的）例证，例子
  In a dictionary entry, anexampleis a phrase or sentence which shows how a particular word is used.
  1. The examples are unique to this dictionary.
     这些例证是这部词典独有的。
• PHRASE （尤指出于敬意而）学习…的榜样，以…为榜样
  If youfollowsomeone'sexample, you behave in the same way as they did in the past, or in a similar way, especially because you admire them.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
• PHRASE 惩罚…以警戒他人;杀一儆百
  Tomake an example ofsomeone who has done something wrong means to punish them severely as a warning to other people not to do the same thing.
  1. 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。
• PHRASE 树立榜样；以身作则
  If youset an example, you encourage or inspire people by your behaviour to behave or act in a similar way.
  1. An officer's job was to set an example...
     军官的职责就是树立榜样。
  2. 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。

英英释义

noun

• a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
  1. you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook
  Synonym:exercise
• an item of information that is typical of a class or group
  1. this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
  2. there is an example on page 10
  Synonym:illustrationinstancerepresentative
• something to be imitated
  1. an exemplar of success
  2. a model of clarity
  3. he is the very model of a modern major general
  Synonym:exemplarmodelgood example
• a representative form or pattern
  1. I profited from his example
  Synonym:model
• punishment intended as a warning to others
  1. they decided to make an example of him
  Synonym:deterrent examplelessonobject lesson
• an occurrence of something
  1. it was a case of bad judgment
  2. another instance occurred yesterday
  3. but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
  Synonym:caseinstance

双语例句

• He set us an example of plain living.
  他为我们树立了简朴生活的榜样。
• Take, for example, the simple sentence: 'The man climbed up the hill'
  以Themanclimbedupthehill这个简单句为例。
• This is not a good example to set other children
  这可没有给别的孩子树立好榜样。
• Physics is the best example of a science which has developed strong, abstract theories.
  物理学是自然科学中发展出了强有力的抽象理论的最好例子。
• 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。
• That's just one example of the kind of experiments you can do
  这只不过是你可以做的各种试验中的一例罢了。
• 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。
• The company is an outstanding example of a small business that grew into a big one
  该公司是小企业成长为大企业的突出例子。
• We ought to follow her good example.
  她是个好榜样，我们应当仿效她。
• 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。