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.
   這對於設計新市中心是個最佳的反面教材。
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.
   這座教堂是中世紀建筑風格的典型實例。
4. Her diligence has set an example to the others.
   她的勤奮為其他人樹立了榜樣。

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n.Abbr. ex.（名詞）縮寫 ex.
One that is representative of a group as a whole:
實例：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，嚙齒類動物的代表；舉例介紹每一個生詞的用法

One serving as a pattern of a specific kind:
榜樣：作為特定種類的典范：
例句：
set a good example by arriving on time.
以守時樹立一個好榜樣

A similar case that constitutes a model or precedent:
先例：類似樹立模范或開創(chuàng)先例的例子：
例句：
a unique episode, without example in maritime history.
在航海史上沒有先例的獨特事件

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：用來舉例說明一個原則或方法的一道問題或練習

<習慣用語>for example
As an illustrative instance:
比如說：舉例時用的例子：
例句：
Wear something simple; for example, a skirt and blouse.
穿簡單的衣服；比如說，一條裙子和一件襯衫

來源：
Middle English
中古英語
from Old French example, essaumple
源自 古法語 example, essaumple
from Latin exemplum
源自 拉丁語 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 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:
這里的每一個名詞都指的是代表或用來解釋一組或一類事物。example 這個詞通常很典型地表示某事物的一個部分并由此可以表示整個事物的特點：
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致專政的例子. （塞繆爾·埃利奧特·莫里森）。instance 是指被引述來證明論點、使論點無效或用來表明觀點的一個范例：

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:
一個嚴重腐化的實例。 case 是指一種構成正在被討論、決定或處理的事物的特殊范例的行為、過程或狀態(tài)：

例句：
a typical case of child neglect;
一個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:
舉一個關于她勇敢的例子。 sample 是指大型事物的可代表整體特征或性質的一個部分；

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 有時同sample 意義相近， 但它更多地指一組或一類事物中個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
這首詩是他著作中的杰出范例 參見同義詞 ideal