exampleBrE /ɪgˈzɑːmpl/ NAmE /-ˈzæmpl/► SEE ALLmake an example of sbset (sb) an exampleset (sb) a good, bad, etc. examplebe a shining example (of sb/sth) ●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。●set (sb) an eˈxample●set (sb) a good, bad, etc. eˈxampleshow a standard of work or behaviour for others to follow or copy; show a good, bad, etc. model for others（为某人）树立（好或坏等）榜样◆She sets us all an example (= a good example). 她给我们大家树立了榜样。◆You shouldn’t use bad language in front of your children — it sets a bad example. 你不该在孩子们面前使用不健康的语言，这会给他们树立一个坏榜样。●be a shining eˈxample (of sb/sth) ( be a shining ˈlight) be a very good example of sb/sth, which other people can follow or copy是（…的）优秀榜样；是楷模◆Their friends think Phillip and Joan are a shining example of a happily married couple.朋友们都认为菲利普和琼是美满夫妻的典范。◆His books on grammar are a shining light in a very difficult and confused field.这一领域极其艰深且扑朔迷离，他的几本语法书犹如明灯，使研究的路子明朗了。