exemplar

/ɪɡˈzemplɑː(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪɡˈzemplɑːr/ (ame, ipa) · /ig-ˈzem-ˌplär -plər, eg-/ (ame, mw)

exemplar — noun

  • exemplarsingular
  • exemplarsplural

1. something, or sometimes someone, that people point to as the clearest case of a

1.名詞C1
釋義

something, or sometimes someone, that people point to as the clearest case of a quality or kind.

例句

Many teachers see Hana as an exemplar of patient classroom leadership.

an exemplar of + admired quality

The small clinic became an exemplar for rural health teams across the country.

an exemplar for + later work

同義詞
  • example

    Neutral everyday word; it does not automatically suggest special praise.

  • model

    More common in speech; stresses something worth copying.

  • archetype

    Stronger focus on the original pattern behind later versions.

  • epitome

    Focuses on being the purest expression of one quality.

文法句型

an exemplar of + quality

an exemplar for + group

use something as an exemplar

用法筆記

Most often used in formal praise, reports, and teaching contexts. 'Of' introduces the quality or type being shown, while 'for' usually names the people or work that should learn from the example.

常見錯誤

❌This chair is an exemplar.
✅This chair is an exemplar of clean modern design.
💡'exemplar' usually needs 'of' to show what quality or type it represents.
❌Mrs. Chen is an exemplar for patience.
✅Mrs. Chen is an exemplar of patience.
💡use 'of' before the quality shown; 'for' usually introduces the group learning from the example.