set an example
set an example — 慣用語
1. to act as a model so others know the right way to do something
樹立榜樣
用自己的行為示範給別人看
to act as a model so others know the right way to do something
The team captain set an example by arriving early for every practice.
隊長每次練習都提早到，為大家樹立榜樣。
set an example by + -ing
Parents can set an example for children by speaking respectfully.
父母可以用尊重的說話方式，為孩子樹立榜樣。
set an example for + people
The manager recycled her own notes to set an example in the office.
那位經理回收自己的筆記，在辦公室裡做出示範。
If leaders ignore the rules, they set a poor example for everyone else.
如果領導者無視規則，就會為其他人樹立壞榜樣。
- be a role model
focuses on being someone others can look up to
- lead by example
often used for leaders who show the desired behavior themselves
- set a bad example
show behavior that others should not copy
文法句型
set an example
set an example for + noun
set an example by + -ing
用法筆記
This phrase is often positive, but it can also be used with words such as poor, bad, or good to judge the kind of behavior being shown.
常見錯誤
Incorrect: 'set an example to do homework.' Correct: 'set an example by doing homework.' Use 'by + -ing' to describe the behavior.