名詞 example:

1. an item of information that is representative of a type
   同義詞：illustration, instance, representative
2. a representative form or pattern
   同義詞：model
3. something to be imitated
   同義詞：exemplar, model, good example
4. punishment intended as a warning to others
   同義詞：deterrent example, lesson, object lesson
5. an occurrence of something
   同義詞：case, instance
6. a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
   同義詞：exercise

1. It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre.
   這對(duì)於設(shè)計(jì)新市中心是個(gè)最佳的反面教材。
2. Many great men have risen from poverty---Lincoln, for example.
   許多偉人從貧困中崛起，例如林肯。
3. This church is a classic example of medieval architecture.
   這座教堂是中世紀(jì)建筑風(fēng)格的典型實(shí)例。
4. Her diligence has set an example to the others.
   她的勤奮為其他人樹(shù)立了榜樣。

ex.am.ple

n.Abbr. ex.（名詞）縮寫(xiě) ex.
One that is representative of a group as a whole:
實(shí)例：做為整體的一組事物的代表：
例句：
the squirrel, an example of a rodent; introduced each new word with examples of its use.
松鼠，嚙齒類(lèi)動(dòng)物的代表；舉例介紹每一個(gè)生詞的用法

One serving as a pattern of a specific kind:
榜樣：作為特定種類(lèi)的典范：
例句：
set a good example by arriving on time.
以守時(shí)樹(shù)立一個(gè)好榜樣

A similar case that constitutes a model or precedent:
先例：類(lèi)似樹(shù)立模范或開(kāi)創(chuàng)先例的例子：
例句：
a unique episode, without example in maritime history.
在航海史上沒(méi)有先例的獨(dú)特事件

A punishment given as a warning or deterrent.
警戒，警告：作為警告或阻止而做出的懲罰
One that has been given such a punishment:
被懲罰者：受過(guò)這樣懲罰的人：
例句：
made an example of the offender.
警告犯人

A problem or exercise used to illustrate a principle or method.
例證：用來(lái)舉例說(shuō)明一個(gè)原則或方法的一道問(wèn)題或練習(xí)

<習(xí)慣用語(yǔ)>for example
As an illustrative instance:
比如說(shuō)：舉例時(shí)用的例子：
例句：
Wear something simple; for example, a skirt and blouse.
穿簡(jiǎn)單的衣服；比如說(shuō)，一條裙子和一件襯衫

來(lái)源：
Middle English
中古英語(yǔ)
from Old French example, essaumple
源自 古法語(yǔ) example, essaumple
from Latin exemplum
源自 拉丁語(yǔ) exemplum
from eximere [to take out]
源自 eximere [移走]
ex- [ex-]
ex- [前綴，表.從前的.]
emere [to take] * see em-
emere [獲得] *參見(jiàn) em-

<參考詞匯><同義詞>example,instance,case,illustration,sample,specimenEach of these nouns refers to what is representative of or serves to explain a larger group or class.Anexample represents, usually typically, something of which it is a part and thereby demonstrates the character of the whole:
這里的每一個(gè)名詞都指的是代表或用來(lái)解釋一組或一類(lèi)事物。example 這個(gè)詞通常很典型地表示某事物的一個(gè)部分并由此可以表示整個(gè)事物的特點(diǎn)：
例句：
.Of the despotism to which unrestrained military power leads we have plenty of examples. (Samuel Eliot Morison).Aninstance is an example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or to illustrate a point:
.我們有許多因不受控制的軍事力量而導(dǎo)致專(zhuān)政的例子. （塞繆爾·埃利奧特·莫里森）。instance 是指被引述來(lái)證明論點(diǎn)、使論點(diǎn)無(wú)效或用來(lái)表明觀點(diǎn)的一個(gè)范例：

例句：
an instance of flagrant corruption. Acase is an action, an occurrence, or a condition that constitutes a specific instance of something being discussed, decided, or treated:
一個(gè)嚴(yán)重腐化的實(shí)例。 case 是指一種構(gòu)成正在被討論、決定或處理的事物的特殊范例的行為、過(guò)程或狀態(tài)：

例句：
a typical case of child neglect;
一個(gè)典型的兒童疏忽的例子；

例句：
very few cases of diphtheria. Anillustration is an example that clarifies or explains:
為數(shù)不多的白喉的病例。 illustration 是指用來(lái)澄清或解釋某事的例子：

例句：
provided an illustration of the word in context;
在上下文中給出這個(gè)詞的例證；

例句：
gave an illustration of her courage. Asample is an actual part of something larger, presented as evidence of the quality or nature of the whole:
舉一個(gè)關(guān)于她勇敢的例子。 sample 是指大型事物的可代表整體特征或性質(zhì)的一個(gè)部分；

例句：
distributing samples of a new detergent;
區(qū)分新型洗滌劑的樣品；

例句：
gave us a sample of her temper.
舉例告訴我們她的脾氣如何。

Specimen is sometimes synonymous withsample, but it often denotes an individual, representative member of a group or class:
Specimen 有時(shí)同sample 意義相近， 但它更多地指一組或一類(lèi)事物中個(gè)別的有代表性的成員：
例句：
This poem is a fair specimen of his work. See also Synonyms at ideal
這首詩(shī)是他著作中的杰出范例 參見(jiàn)同義詞 ideal