examples
examples — 名詞
- examplessingular
- examplesesplural
1. a thing, person, or situation that belongs to a larger group and shows what that
例子；典型
代表同類事物的人事物
a thing, person, or situation that belongs to a larger group and shows what that group is generally like — for instance, calling a grey kitten a typical example of a British Shorthair cat.
The panda is a well-known example of a species saved from extinction by scientists.
大貓熊是科學家協助免於滅絕的物種中一個廣為人知的例子。
example of + noun phrase
Rafael showed his class several examples of traditional Portuguese tiles from the 18th century.
Rafael 向全班展示了幾個十八世紀傳統葡萄牙瓷磚的例子。
countable: several examples of
This village is a good example of how small farming communities have changed over the years.
這個村莊是好例子，說明了小型農業社區多年來的變化。
example of + how-clause
Layla's short film is an example of what young filmmakers can achieve with little money.
Layla 的短片說明了年輕電影人可以用極少的資金取得什麼成果。
The museum collection includes beautiful examples of jewellery made in ancient Egypt.
該博物館的收藏包含古埃及製作的美麗珠寶的例子。
- give an example
- provide an example
- typical example
- good example
- prime example
- perfect example
- example of
文法句型
example of + noun
example + that-clause
常見錯誤
2. a sentence, phrase, or short piece of writing that shows how a word, rule, or id
範例
用來示範用法的句子或段落
a sentence, phrase, or short piece of writing that shows how a word, rule, or idea is used in practice, especially to help someone learn or understand something.
Adina finally understood the present perfect tense after reading the examples in her grammar book.
Adina 讀了文法書中的範例後，終於理解了現在完成式的用法。
examples of how to + verb — concrete learning scenario
Nora looked at the worked examples in her maths textbook before attempting the homework.
Nora 在做數學作業之前，先看了課本裡的解題範例。
worked examples (teaching context)
Each vocabulary list in the app comes with audio examples spoken by native speakers.
應用程式裡的每個單字表都附有母語人士錄製的聽力範例。
Esteban asked the teacher for more examples after the lesson on conditional sentences.
條件句課程結束後，Esteban 向老師要了更多範例。
The instructor wrote three examples on the board to show how the formula works.
講師在黑板上寫了三個範例，來說明這個公式的運作方式。
passive: examples + preposition + how
- give an example
- provide an example
- see example
- worked example
- example sentence
- example of how to
- illustration
more formal; often used in academic writing
- demonstration
a practical show of how something works, not just a written case
文法句型
example + of + how-to
example sentence
常見錯誤
3. used in speech or writing to introduce a specific item or situation that support
例如
引導舉例的固定片語
used in speech or writing to introduce a specific item or situation that supports or explains what you have just said; most commonly found in the fixed phrase 'for example'.
Many wild animals, for example, hedgehogs and badgers, are active mainly at night.
許多野生動物，例如刺蝟和獾，主要在夜間活動。
for example + list of specific animals
Soraya enjoys outdoor sports; for example, she goes rock climbing every weekend.
Soraya 喜歡戶外運動；例如，她每個週末都去攀岩。
semicolon + for example + full clause
Some fruits that grow in tropical regions — for example, mangoes and papayas — need warm weather all year.
某些生長在熱帶地區的水果——例如芒果和木瓜——全年都需要溫暖的氣候。
dash + for example + dash for parenthetical insertion
Phone technology has changed rapidly. For example, phones from ten years ago could not access the internet.
電話技術變化迅速。例如，十年前的電話根本無法上網。
Lots of common spices, for instance, cinnamon and ginger, are also used in traditional medicine.
許多常見的香料，例如肉桂和生薑，也用在傳統醫學中。
for instance as alternative to for example
- for example
- for instance
- for instance
identical in meaning and usage; slightly more formal
文法句型
for example
for instance
用法筆記
This sense is a discourse marker, not a noun. It always appears in the fixed phrases 'for example' or 'for instance'. Do not confuse with senses 1 and 2, where 'example' is a countable noun.
常見錯誤
4. a person whose behaviour, attitudes, or achievements are considered good and wor
榜樣；楷模
值得他人效法的行為或人物
a person whose behaviour, attitudes, or achievements are considered good and worth copying by others, especially children or younger people.
Captain Mira stayed calm in emergencies and set a good example for her crew.
Mira 隊長在緊急情況下保持冷靜，為組員樹立了好榜樣。
set a good example for + person
The older children at the school are expected to lead by example and help the younger ones.
學校裡年紀較大的孩子應以身作則，幫助較小的學童。
lead by example (fixed phrase)
Kabir's father followed the example of his own grandfather by starting a community garden in the neighbourhood.
Kabir 的父親效法自己的祖父，在社區裡開闢了一座市民農園。
follow the example of + person
Alessia's grandmother started her own shop with little money and became the family's example of determination.
Alessia 的祖母用很少的資金創業開店，成了全家人心目中毅力的榜樣。
passive: held up as an example of + personal story
Leaving a generous tip, Rafael said he was trying to be a good example for his younger cousins.
Rafael 留下一筆慷慨的小費，說他是在為表弟妹們樹立好榜樣。
- set an example
- follow the example of
- good example
- bad example
- lead by example
- example to
- hold up as an example
- role model
more specific; a person actively looked up to in a particular field
- model
broader; can refer to objects or systems, not just people
- bad influence
someone whose behaviour others should avoid copying
文法句型
set an example
follow the example of
example to + noun
lead by example
常見錯誤
5. an unusually severe punishment given to someone who has done wrong, intended to
儆戒；警示
以嚴厲懲罰警戒他人
an unusually severe punishment given to someone who has done wrong, intended to discourage other people from committing the same offence.
The general made an example of the soldier who had disobeyed orders by sentencing him to extra duties.
將軍懲罰了那名不服從命令的士兵，讓他做額外的勤務，以儆效尤。
make an example of + person (fixed phrase)
The school expelled the student as an example to others who might consider bringing weapons onto campus.
學校開除了那名學生，以警告其他可能攜帶武器到校的人。
as an example to others (warning context)
The judge imposed the maximum sentence, saying he needed to make an example of the company for its safety violations.
法官判處最高刑期，表示他必須嚴懲這家公司的安全違規行為以儆效尤。
In some ancient societies, rulers would execute criminals in public as an example to the whole population.
在某些古代社會中，統治者會公開處決罪犯，以警示全體人民。
- make an example of
- as an example to
- as a warning example
- deterrent
the effect that the punishment has on others, not the punishment itself
文法句型
make an example of + person
as an example to others
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used in the fixed expressions 'make an example of someone' or 'as an example to others'. It does not refer to ordinary punishment like a fine or detention.
常見錯誤
examples — 動詞
- examplespresent simple I / you / we / they
- exampleses3rd person singular
- examplesing-ing form
- examplesedpast simple
1. to serve as a typical instance of something, showing its most important features
代表；示範
成為某類事物的典型或行為榜樣
to serve as a typical instance of something, showing its most important features, or to set a pattern of behaviour that other people should follow.
By volunteering at the shelter every weekend, David exampled the community spirit he hoped to see in his neighbours.
David 每個週末都去收容所當志工，示範了他希望從鄰居身上看到的社區精神。
past tense: exampled [noun phrase] — behavioural context
When the hospital's computer system failed, Lien's calm response to the crisis exampled the leadership that the night-shift team needed.
醫院電腦系統故障時，Lien 冷靜應對危機的態度，示範了夜班團隊所需要的領導力。
past tense: exampled [abstract noun] — crisis context
The head chef exampled the kitchen's high standards by showing each new cook how to plate the signature dish correctly.
主廚向每位新來的廚師示範如何正確擺盤招牌菜，為廚房的高標準樹立了榜樣。
past tense: exampled [noun phrase] — professional modelling context
The head teacher hoped that her punctuality would example the behaviour she expected from students at the morning assembly.
校長希望自己的守時能為學生在朝會上樹立她所期望的行為榜樣。
conditional: would example [noun phrase] — school context
After a bad call, Owen's coach shook the referee's hand and exampled true sportsmanship for the young players.
在一個不利判決之後，Owen 的教練仍與裁判握手，為年輕球員示範了真正的運動風度。
past tense: exampled [abstract noun] — sportsmanship context
The principal's careful management of the school budget exampled the financial responsibility that parents expect from the board.
校長對學校預算的謹慎管理，示範了家長期望校董會應有的財務責任。
past tense: exampled [noun phrase] — governance context
- example a quality
- example a behaviour
- example a standard
- exemplify
the standard modern verb for both typifying and setting a pattern
- typify
focuses on being a typical representation of a category
- set an example
the common phrase for modelling behaviour
- represent
broader; can stand in for a group or category
文法句型
[subject] examples [object]
用法筆記
This verb is extremely rare in modern English. The noun phrase 'set an example' or the verb 'exemplify' are far more common alternatives. You may encounter 'exampled' or 'exampling' in older formal writing, scholarly texts, or legal language.
常見錯誤
同根字
常見搭配
常用片語
- for example
- set an example
- lead by example
- make an example of