单词 | example |
释义 | example n. & v. --n   1. a thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule.   2. a person, thing, or piece of conduct, regarded in terms of its fitness to be imitated (must set him an example; you are a bad example).   3. a circumstance or treatment seen as a warning to others; a person so treated (shall make an example of you).   4. a problem or exercise designed to illustrate a rule. --vtr. (usu. in passive) serve as an example of. Phrases and idioms for example by way of illustration. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L exemplum (as EXEMPT) |
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