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ex·am·ple /ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl $ ɪɡˈzæm-/ ●●● S1 W1 noun [countableC]  
1  EXAMPLEa specific fact, idea, person, or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea, or to show what is typical of a larger group 例子，例证
example of
 Can anyone give me an example of a transitive verb?
谁能给我举个及物动词的例子吗？
2  for example EXAMPLEused before mentioning a specific thing, person, place etc in order to explain what you mean or to support an argument 例如，举例来说
 Many countries, for example Mexico and Japan, have a lot of earthquakes.
许多国家，例如墨西哥和日本，经常发生地震。
 Car prices can vary a lot. For example, in Belgium the VW Golf costs $1,000 less than in Britain.
汽车的价格会大不相同，例如，在比利时大众高尔夫轿车的价钱比在英国要低1,000美元。
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for example• It's extremely expensive to live in New York. For example, I pay $1250 for a one-bedroom apartment.
3  someone whose behaviour is very good and should be copied by others, or this type of behaviour 榜样
example to
 Her courage is an example to us all.
她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。
 Parents should set an example for their children.
父母应该为孩子树立榜样。
 I suggest you follow Rosie’s example (=copy her behaviour) and start doing regular exercise.
我建议你学学罗西，开始经常性的锻炼。
 The team captain leads by example.
队长以身作则。
 She’s a shining example (=a very good example) of what a mother should be.
她是为人母者的光辉榜样。
4. make an example of somebody PUNISHto punish someone so that other people are afraid to do the same thing 惩罚某人以儆戒他人，杀鸡儆猴
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make an example of somebody• If muggers can be deterred by punitive sentencing, then some of them must be made an example of.• Campbell believed he could strengthen his hand by making an example of a council member in order to demonstrate where power lay.• By making an example of Holy Trinity he could punish his Jesuit adversaries and demonstrate his orthodoxy in a single swoop.• He makes examples of a few to scare the rest.• Canine, on the other hand, was strongly in favor of making an example of Petersen.• He had to make an example of the old man's insubordination, and make others fear to follow in his footsteps.• But because of the publicity they had to make an example of Corey.• I think they wanted to make an example of me.
 COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: a specific fact, idea, person, or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea, or to show what is typical of a larger group 例子，例证
adjectives
a good/typical example 范例
This painting is a good example of his early work.
这幅画是他早期作品的范例。
a fine/excellent example 典范
The house is a fine example of a medieval building.
这幢房屋是典型的中世纪建筑。
an outstanding example (=extremely good) 极好的例证
The garden is one of the most outstanding examples of traditional Japanese garden design.
这座花园是日本传统园艺设计的一个典范之作。
a classic/perfect/prime example (=very typical) 典型/绝佳例证
This is a classic example of how not to run a business.
这对于如何经营公司是个绝佳的反面教材。
nThe pot is a perfect example of the Marine Style.
nThis is a prime example of government incompetence.
an obvious example 明显的例子
Our climate is changing at an alarming rate. The melting of the polar ice caps is an obvious example of this.
我们的气候正以触目惊心的速度发生变化，极地冰冠的融化就是一个明显的例子。
a blatant/glaring example (=very obvious and very bad) 公然的/显而易见的坏例子
His case is a blatant example of the unfairness of the current system.
他的情况是当前制度不公的一个明显例子。
an extreme example 极端的例子
nTo give you an extreme example, one lady called the police fifteen times in a single evening.
a notable example formal (=important and worth mentioning) 显著的例子
nSome places contain a huge variety of animal and plant life. The two most notable examples are tropical forests and coral reefs.
a graphic example (=very clear and full of unpleasant details) 细致逼真的例子
nThe film is full of graphic examples of what can go wrong if the proper safety procedures are not followed.
verbs
give (somebody) an example (给某人)举例
Let me give you an example of how this might happen.
我来给你举个例子说明一下这种情况怎么会发生。
provide an example 提供例子
Our brochure provides examples of the different villas on offer.
我们的小册子提供了多种待售别墅的实例。
take an example (=consider it or talk about it) 以…为例〔进行考虑或讨论〕
Let’s take the example of a family with two school-age children.
让我们以一个有两名学龄儿童的家庭为例。
use an example 运用例证
He used several examples to illustrate his point.
他用了几个例子来说明自己的观点。
cite an example (=mention an example) 引用实例
The report cites the example of Sweden, where there is a complete ban on advertising on children's television.
报告援引瑞典为例，该国彻底禁止在儿童电视节目中播放广告。
find an example 发现实例
We found examples of people being overcharged by as much as 50%.
我们发现一些事例，有人竟被多收了高达50%的钱。
contain/include an example 包含实例
The exhibition also contains some examples of his book illustrations.
展览中还有一些他画的书籍插图。
an example shows/illustrates something 例子显示/说明某事物
These examples show how the disease can be passed on to humans.
这些例子说明了该疾病会以何种方式传染给人类。
 THESAURUS
nexample something that you mention because it is typical of the kind of thing that you are talking about
The hall is a perfect example of medieval architecture.
There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.
This painting is a typical example of Picasso’s work in his Blue Period.
ncase an example of something that happens, especially something bad
There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant.
In one case a man was charged $2,000 for a simple medical check-up.
Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late.
ninstance an example of a particular kind of situation or event, especially something bad. Instance is more formal than case
Some users of Ecstasy have actually died, but such instances are very rare.
The report describes instances of discrimination.
In a few rare instances, the disease can cause death.
nillustration something, especially a story or situation, that you use as an example
As an illustration of this, consider the following example.
He mentioned the recent events in the Middle East by way of illustration (=as an example).
what you say when giving examples 举例用语
for example used when giving an example 例如，举例来说
Prices have risen sharply. The price of gasoline, for example, has risen by over 50%.
物价大幅度上涨，例如，汽油价格涨幅已超过50%。
Nepal has many attractions for visitors. For example, you can go trekking in the Himalayas, or see tigers in Chitwan National Park.
尼泊尔有许多旅游的好去处。例如，可以去喜马拉雅山远足，或去奇德湾国家公园看老虎。
for instance used when giving an example. For instance is slightly less formal than for example and is used more in spoken English 例如〔for instance比 for example略为不正式，更多用于英语口语中〕
There were many unanswered questions. For instance, where was the money going to come from?
还有许多问题没有得到解答。例如，从哪儿弄钱?
Some people are really good at languages. Take Katie, for instance.
有些人很擅长语言，例如凯蒂。
eg/e.g. written used when giving an example or a list of examples. Don’t use eg in formal writing – use the full phrase for example 例如〔正式文章中不用eg，要用全拼形式for example〕
Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, fish, eggs, milk, or cheese.
一定要吃含蛋白质的食物，例如肉、鱼、蛋、牛奶或干酪。
such as especially written used when giving one or two typical examples when there are many others 例如
It is difficult to get even basic foods such as bread and sugar.
甚至连面包和糖等基本食物都很难弄到。
take spoken used when giving a particular example as a way of proving that what you are saying is correct 以…为例
Take John – he has a good job but he didn’t go to university.
就拿约翰来说吧——他有份好工作，可他没上过大学。
It is possible to recover from some types of cancer. Take skin cancer, for example.
有些癌症是可以治愈的，比如皮肤癌。
be a case in point used when emphasizing that someone or something is a good or typical example of what you have just mentioned 是个明证
Some birds have returned to Britain after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.
有些鸟类一度在英国绝迹，现又重返故地。 鹗的回归便是一个明证。
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 3: someone whose behaviour is very good and should be copied by others, or this type of behaviour 榜样
verbs
set an example (=show by your own behaviour how other people should behave)
You should be setting an example for your little brother.
follow somebody’s example (=copy someone’s behaviour)
I tried to follow my parent’s example with my own kids.
lead by example (=show people what they should do by doing it yourself)
The captain of the team should lead by example.
hold somebody up as an example (=use someone as a good example of something)
He was held up as an example to the younger athletes.
adjectives
a good/positive example
The older boys should set a positive example for the rest of the school.
a shining example (=a very good example)
Professor Squires was a shining example of what a good teacher should be.
an inspiring example (=someone who makes other people want to do something great or good)
Jenny’s story is an inspiring example of courage in the face of adversity.
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example• As the eldest in the family, she was expected to be an example to her younger brothers and sisters.• The feeling of inadequacy, but of having to cope, is an example of a tension.• Attitude problems? Can you give me an example?• Max is a classic example of a man who can't control his ambition.• That's an extreme example of the volatility, but it shows how brutal the market has been, analysts said.• The temperature gradient just above the core would become much steeper, for example, causing a much hotter boundary layer.• Some activities are too expensive for poorer children to take part in. Horseriding is a good example.• The church is an interesting example of the Gothic style.• There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.• Unfortunately, the Treatises tended to bore their readers through the sheer number of examples cited.• Hitler, Mussolini, Franco: all prime examples of men hungry for power.• The school is a shining example of what parent-teacher co-operation can achieve.• Already the new roundabout on Glasgow Road is a striking example of the high standards being sought.• This example illustrates again the important difference between semantic constraints and these sorts of pragmatic constraints.• This painting is a typical example of Picasso's work in his Blue Period.• Typical examples of instructions and warnings can be found on household paints.
set an example• Senior officers should be setting a good example for the men.• He can set an example, just like I can, about what it means to be a professional player.• If Saunders is sincere about reform, he should set an example by taking a pay cut.• Like anyone in a leadership role, though, I suppose I should set an example.• Parents should set a good example for their children by being active and keeping fit.• How does that set an example to countries that he wishes to discourage from adopting nuclear deterrence?• Every writer had to set an example, and not only in words.• But a judge in Eberswalde said it was not his job to set an example.• The beech hedge is trying to set an example by maturing.• Poor neighbourhoods, argues Mr Wilson, have lost great numbers of working people who used to set examples to local children.• He was a veteran who would set an example for the youngsters.
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(1300-1400) Old French Latin exemplum, from eximere “to take out”
ex·am·ple noun →COLLOCATIONS1 →n COLLOCATIONS2
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IELTS BNC: 511 COCA: 852
example

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 1sth that is typical/demonstrates a point例子ADJECTIVE | VERB + EXAMPLE | EXAMPLE + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤characteristic, classic, prime, quintessential, stellar, supreme, textbook, typical, ultimate特有的／經典的／主要的／精髓的／核心的／最重要的／課本的／典型的／最終的例子◇This is a classic example of a badly designed building.這棟大樓是拙劣設計的典型例子。➤excellent, fine, good, great, impressive, magnificent, outstanding, perfect, stunning, superb, wonderful傑出的／合適的／不錯的／偉大的／令人印象深刻的／意義重大的／突出的／完美的／令人讚歎的／絕好的／令人叫絕的例子◇a magnificent example of 18th-century architecture18 世紀建築的傑出代表➤fascinating, interesting, intriguing令人着迷的例子；令人感興趣的例子▸➤notable, prominent, remarkable, striking, telling顯著的／引人矚目的／非凡的／明顯的／能說明問題的例子◇a telling example of how difficult it can be to succeed in business能說明生意場上成功之難的一個例子➤isolated孤例◇This is far from an isolated example.這遠不是一個孤例。➤graphic, vivid形象的例子；生動的例子▸➤dramatic, extreme, spectacular驚人的／極端的／令人驚歎的例子▸➤clear, obvious, simple, straightforward清楚的／明顯的／簡單的／直白的例子▸➤blatant, flagrant, glaring公然的／明目張膽的／非常明顯的例子◇His treatment of his secretary was a blatant example of managerial arrogance.他管理工作中的傲慢態度在他對待秘書的態度上表露無遺。➤egregious, worst極端惡劣的／最糟的例子◇the most egregious example of his mishandling of the situation他錯誤處理事態最惡名昭彰的例證◇This is among the worst examples of corporate greed.這是商業公司無比貪婪的例子之一。➤poor不好的例子◇This film is a poor example of the genre.這部電影是此類體裁電影中的蹩腳之作。➤notorious眾所周知的例子▸➤familiar, famous, well-known熟悉的例子；著名的例子▸➤common常見的例子▸➤rare稀有的例子▸➤illustrative, representative能說明問題的／有代表性的例子▸➤helpful, illuminating, instructive, salient, useful有幫助的／有啟發性的／有教育意義的／顯著的／有用的例子▸➤practical實例◇The book is full of practical examples of classroom activities.這本書中有大量課堂活動實例。➤concrete, particular, specific具體的／特殊的／特定的例子◇Let me give a concrete example of what I mean.讓我舉個具體的例子來說明我的意思。➤real-life, real-world現實生活中的／現實世界中的例子◇a book filled with real-life examples that anyone can relate to書裏滿是與每個人都相關的現實生活中的例子➤hypothetical假設的例子➤contemporary, historical當代的／歷史上的事例◇He uses a number of historical examples to support his thesis.他援用了歷史上的若干例子證明自己的論點。VERB + EXAMPLE➤give sb, offer, provide (sb with)給某人例證； ( 為某人 ) 提供例子◇Let me give you a few examples of what I mean.我來舉幾個例子說明我的意思。➤contain, illustrate, include, present, represent, show包含／說明／包括／展示／代表／演示例子◇The leaflet includes several examples of bad grammar.這個小冊子裏包含幾個語法錯誤的例子。◇Twenty-seven examples are presented in this video.這個錄像中舉了 27 個例子。◇the example shown in Figure 2圖示 2 所舉的例子➤cite, draw, take (sth as)引用例證；舉 ( ⋯為 ) 例◇She illustrates her point with examples drawn from contemporary newspaper accounts.她從當代報紙的報道中引用例子來說明自己的觀點。◇To take an obvious example, if there is a good harvest the price of grain will fall.舉個顯而易見的例子，如果收成好，穀物價格就會下降。➤use用例子◇Fisher used a hypothetical example to illustrate his point.費舍爾用了一個假設的例子來說明自己的觀點。➤consider考慮例子◇Consider the following example...考慮下面這個例子⋯➤see看到例子◇We've seen other examples of this same problem recently.最近我們見過同一問題的另外一些例子。➤find找到例子EXAMPLE + VERB➤demonstrate sth, highlight sth, illustrate sth, show sth例子證明⋯／強調⋯／說明⋯／表明⋯➤indicate sth, suggest sth例子顯示⋯／暗示⋯◇These examples suggest that there is a connection between the two processes.這些例子表明這兩個過程之間可能有關聯。PREPOSITION➤for example例如◇An athlete, for example, might turn the pedals 80 times a minute.例如，一個運動員一分鐘可能踏腳蹬 80 次。➤in an/the example在例子中◇The teacher in our example is clearly wrong.在我們的例子中，老師明顯是錯的。➤example of⋯的例子◇We can still find examples of discrimination today.今天我們仍能看到歧視的例子。
example

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 2person thought to be a good model楷模ADJECTIVE | VERB + EXAMPLE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤good, great, inspiring, shining, sterling (especially NAmE) 良好的／偉大的／鼓舞人心的／光輝的／標準的榜樣◇She is a shining example of how to organize your time.她就是如何安排好時間的突出榜樣。➤bad, poor反面教材VERB + EXAMPLE➤set, show樹立榜樣◇You must set a good example to the children.你必須為孩子們樹立良好的榜樣。➤follow學習榜樣◇I think all schools should follow the example of this one.我認為所有的學校都應向這所學校學習。➤hold sb/sth up as把⋯作為榜樣◇The film was held up as an example of good cinema.這部電影被譽為好電影的範例。➤be inspired by受到榜樣的鼓舞◇I was inspired by the example of the athletes who trained so hard.看到運動員們如此刻苦訓練我備受這些榜樣的激勵。PREPOSITION➤by example通過例子◇Children learn by example.孩子們仿效榜樣。➤example to對⋯來說是榜樣◇His generosity is an example to us all.他的慷慨大度是我們所有人的榜樣。PHRASES➤make an example of sb懲罰某人以儆他人◇The teacher made an example of him by suspending him from school.老師將他停學，以儆效尤。
IELTS BNC: 511 COCA: 852
example noun
⇨ example 1 (give an example) ⇨ example 2 (Her courage is an example to us all.) ⇨ influence (follow sb's example)example1

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 give an example of sth 举例Her courage is an example to us all. 她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。example ♦︎ case ♦︎ instance ♦︎ specimen ♦︎ illustrationThese 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. 这些词均表示实例、例证。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in a particular case / instance◆for example / instance◆a typical example / case / instance / specimen / illustration◆a classic example / case / instance / illustration◆a famous / well-known example / case / instance◆a prime example / case / specimen◆a / an good / fine / excellent / perfect example / specimen / illustration◆to give sb / provide an example / an instance / a specimen / an illustration◆to cite / take / highlight an example / a case / an instance◆an example / a case / an illustration shows sth■ example [countable] something such as an object, fact or situation that shows, explains or supports what you say; a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set 实例；例证；范例◆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.要用实例来证明你的论点，这是很重要的。◆It is a classic example of how not to design a new town.就如何设计新城镇而言，这是个典型的反面教材。■ case [countable] a particular situation or a situation of a particular type; a situation that relates to a particular person or thing 具体情况；实例；特殊情况◆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。◆Many professions feel they deserve higher pay, and nurses are a case in point.许多行业的从业人员觉得他们应该得到更高的报酬，护士就是很好的例子。◆In this case, we are prepared to be lenient.在这种情况下，我们愿意宽容一些。■ instance ˈɪnstəns [countable] (rather formal) a particular situation or a situation of a particular type 实例；事例◆The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.这篇报告重点列举了一些有失公正的实例。◆What would you do, for instance, if you found an employee stealing?比如说，如果你发现职员偷东西，你会怎么办？■ specimen ˈspesɪmən an example of sth, especially an animal or plant （尤指动植物的）一例物种◆The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual tropical fish.海洋馆里有一些罕见的热带鱼，很有意思。◆Redwood trees can live for a long time; one specimen is 4 000 years old.红杉树存活时间很长，有一棵活了4 000年了。■ illustration ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn [countable, uncountable] (rather formal, especially written) a story, event or example that clearly shows the truth about sth （说明事实的）故事，事例，实例◆The statistics are a clear illustration of the point I am trying to make.这些统计数据清楚地表明了我要陈述的要点。◆Let me, by way of illustration, quote from one of her poems.作为说明，让我援引她的一首诗。   see also illustrate ⇨ explain 1 , illustrate ⇨ show 1 , illustrative ⇨ descriptive NOTE 辨析 Example or illustration?An illustration is often used to show that sth is true. An example is used to help to explain sth. * illustration常用于说明某事属实，example则用于帮助解释。example2

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 give an example of sth 举例Her courage is an example to us all. 她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。example ♦︎ model ♦︎ ideal ♦︎ role model ♦︎ embodiment ♦︎ epitome ♦︎ inspiration ♦︎ archetypeThese are all words for a person or thing that is considered to be a good example of sth. 这些词均表示榜样、楷模。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an example / a model / the embodiment / the epitome / the archetype of sth◆an example / inspiration to sb■ example [countable] (approving) a person or their behaviour that is thought to be good 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。◆She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve.她为残疾人能有所作为树立了光辉典范。◆He is a captain who leads by example.他是个以身作则的队长。   see also example ⇨ influence noun , exemplify ⇨ represent 2 ■ model [countable] (approving) a person or thing that is considered an excellent example of sth 模范；典型◆Her essay was a model of clarity.她的文章是明白晓畅的范例。◆He's a model student.他是模范生。ⓘ Model is always used in the phrase a model of sb/sth or like an adjective before another noun. * model总是用在短语a model of sb/sth中，或像形容词一样置于另一名词前◆a model farm (= one that has been specially designed to work well) 模范农场   see also model ⇨ model noun ■ ideal aɪˈdiːəl [countable, usually singular] a person or thing that you think is perfect 完美的人（或事物）◆It's my ideal of what a family home should be.这是我心目中完美的家庭住宅。ⓘ Ideal is often used with possessive pronouns such as my, his or her. * ideal常与my、his、her等物主代词连用。■ ˈrole model [countable] a person that you admire and try to copy 楷模；行为榜样◆We need positive role models for young men to aspire to.我们要树立正面典型人物，激励年轻人有志效仿。■ embodiment ɪmˈbɒdimənt; NAmE ɪmˈbɑːdimənt [countable, usually singular] (formal) a person or thing that represents or is a typical example of an idea or quality （体现一种思想或品质的）典型，化身◆He is the embodiment of the young successful businessman.他是成功青年企业家的典型。ⓘ Embodiment can be used to talk about a positive or a negative idea. * embodiment可以指正面的典范，也可以指负面的典型。   see also embody ⇨ represent 2 ■ epitome ɪˈpɪtəmi [singular] (formal, especially written) a perfect example of a person or quality （人或品质的）典型，典范◆Her clothes are the epitome of good taste.她的衣着体现了高品味。ⓘ Epitome is almost always used in the phrase the epitome of sb/sth. It is often used to talk about how people look or behave. Although many examples of epitome show good qualities, this is not always the case: a common phrase is the epitome of evil. * epitome几乎总是用于短语the epitome of sb/sth中，常指外表或行为的典范。尽管许多epitome的例句显示为好品质的典范，但是也有例外，常用的短语the epitome of evil就是一例。   see also epitomize ⇨ represent 2 ■ inspiration ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn [countable, usually singular] a person or thing that makes you want to be better or more successful 鼓舞人心的人（或事物）◆Her charity work is an inspiration to us all.她的慈善工作激励着我们大家。  see also inspire ⇨ inspire ■ archetype ˈɑːkitaɪp [singular] (rather formal, written) the most typical or perfect example of a particular kind of person or thing 典型◆She is the archetype of an American movie star.她是典型的美国影星。ⓘ Archetype is not usually used with words that describe qualities, like kindness or style: it is more often used with concrete nouns to talk about how people and things match what we expect from a person or thing of a particular class, profession or type. * archetype通常不与kindness或style等表示品性的词连用，而较常与有实在意义的名词连用，指某人或某事物符合人们对某一阶层、职业或类型的认识。
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