example noun ⇨example1 (give an example)⇨example2 (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] (ratherformal) 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] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) 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 ⇨ explain1, illustrate ⇨ show1, illustrative ⇨ descriptiveNOTE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 ⇨ influencenoun, exemplify ⇨ represent2■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 ⇨ modelnoun■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; NAmEɪmˈbɑːdimənt [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 ⇨ represent2■epitomeɪˈpɪtəmi [singular] (formal, especiallywritten) 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 ⇨ represent2■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] (ratherformal, 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。