example
UK [ɪg'zɑ:m.pl] US [-'zæm-] noun countable
TYPICAL CASE 典型事例
ESSENTIAL
■something which is typical of the group of things that it is a member of 典型；范例；实例•Could you give me an example of the improvements you have mentioned?你可不可以举个例子说明一下你刚刚提到的那些进展情况？ •This painting is a marvellous example of her work.这幅画充分表现了她的作品风格。 ⇒ See also exemplify
ESSENTIAL
■a way of helping someone to understand something by showing them how it is used 例子；例证•Study the examples first of all, then attempt the exercises on the next page.首先仔细研究一下例题，然后试做下一页的练习题。 for example
ESSENTIAL
■used when giving an example of the type of thing you mean 例如；举例来说•Offices can easily become more environmentally-friendly by, for example, using recycled paper.举手之劳就可以使办公室更加环保，例如，使用再生纸。
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BEHAVIOUR 行为
ADVANCED
■a person or their behaviour when considered for their suitability to be copied 楷模；榜样；典范•He's a very good example to the rest of the class.他是班上其他同学的好榜样。 •He's decided to follow the example of his father and study law.他决定效法他的父亲，学习法律。
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PUNISHMENT 惩罚
■(a person who receives) a punishment which is intended to warn others against doing the thing that is being punished 警诫，警告；受罚（以示警告）者•The judge made an example of him and gave him the maximum possible sentence.为了以儆效尤，法官在法律许可的范围内对他作出了最重的判决。
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set an example
■to behave in a way that other people should copy 树立榜样•You should be setting a good example to your younger brother.你应该给弟弟做个好榜样。 |