example

noun

1. 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。
2. 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。
3. 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。
4. 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。

1. N-COUNT 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.
   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。
2. N-COUNT 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.
   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。
3. PHRASE 例如;比如
   You use for example to 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。
4. N-COUNT 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.
   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。
5. N-COUNT （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.
   1. The examples are unique to this dictionary.
      这些例证是这部词典独有的。
6. PHRASE （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.
   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。
7. PHRASE 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.
   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。
8. PHRASE 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.
   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。

1. He cites just one example
   他只引用了一个例子。
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。
3. 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。
4. 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。
5. Take, for example, the simple sentence: 'The man climbed up the hill'
   以Themanclimbedupthehill这个简单句为例。
6. 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。
7. 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。
8. 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。
9. The examples are unique to this dictionary.
   这些例证是这部词典独有的。
10. 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。
11. 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。
12. 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。
13. This is not a good example to set other children
    这可没有给别的孩子树立好榜样。
14. The example of the United States illustrates this point
    美国的例子证明了这一点。
15. Let me give another example to illustrate this difficult point
    我再举个例子来说明这个难点。
16. A second illustrative example was taken from The Observer newspaper
    另一个说明性的例子摘自《观察家报》。
17. 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。
18. Let me give you one quick example.
    我给你举个简单的例子。
19. 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。
20. Those wishing to study urban development have a ready-made example on their doorstep
    那些想要研究城市发展的人眼下就有一个十分现成的范例。
21. 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。
22. If you are smoking in front of the children then you are setting them a bad example.
    如果你在孩子们面前抽烟，那你就给他们树立了一个坏榜样。
23. She is a shining example to us all
    她是我们所有人的光辉榜样。
24. The incident stuck in my mind because it was the first example I had seen of racism in that country
    这件事一直萦绕在我的脑海里，因为这是我在那个国家看到的首起种族主义实例。
25. We ought to follow her good example.
    她是个好榜样，我们应当仿效她。
26. I'll give you another example.
    我再给你举另一个例子吧。
27. Here a single example will suffice.
    这里只举一个例子就够了。
28. He set us an example of plain living.
    他为我们树立了简朴生活的榜样。
29. This is an outstanding example of strict economy.
    这是厉行节约的一个出色范例。

  instance example sample specimen【导航词义：例子】

  instance n. 实例，例子

〔辨析〕指某个特定情况的例子。

  example n. 例子，例证

〔辨析〕指用来解释、支持某一概括性观点或代表某个群体特点的具体的人、事物等。

  sample n. 样品，样本

〔辨析〕指从某一群体中选取出来的一部分人或事物，以供检验并发现有关该群体的信息。

  specimen n. 样本，标本；实例

〔辨析〕指用于医学化验的血液、尿液或其他体液样本，或其他用于测试、检验的样品，也可指供学习、研究等用的动物、植物、矿物等的实例。

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
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
  3. 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

noun

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. a representative form or pattern
   1. I profited from his example

   Synonym:    model

5. punishment intended as a warning to others
   1. they decided to make an example of him

   Synonym:    deterrent examplelessonobject lesson

6. 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