| 释义 |
●make an eˈxample of sbpunish sb severely for a mistake, crime, etc. so that others will be less likely to do wrong 杀一儆百；惩罚某人以儆效尤◆The judge decided to make an example of the leaders of the riot in order to prevent other disturbances.
法官决定惩戒带头闹事的人，以防再次发生骚乱。 |