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⇨ example 1 (give an example) ⇨ example 2 (Her courage is an example to us all.) ⇨ influence (follow sb's example)example1 noun give an example of sth 举例Her courage is an example to us all. 她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。example ♦︎ case ♦︎ instance ♦︎ specimen ♦︎ illustrationThese are all words for a thing or situation that is typical of a particular group or set, and is sometimes used to support an argument. 这些词均表示实例、例证。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in a particular case / instance◆for example / instance◆a typical example / case / instance / specimen / illustration◆a classic example / case / instance / illustration◆a famous / well-known example / case / instance◆a prime example / case / specimen◆a / an good / fine / excellent / perfect example / specimen / illustration◆to give sb / provide an example / an instance / a specimen / an illustration◆to cite / take / highlight an example / a case / an instance◆an example / a case / an illustration shows sth■ example [countable] something such as an object, fact or situation that shows, explains or supports what you say; a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set 实例；例证；范例◆Can you give me an example of what you mean?你能给我举个实例来解释你的意思吗？◆It is important to cite examples to support your argument.要用实例来证明你的论点，这是很重要的。◆It is a classic example of how not to design a new town.就如何设计新城镇而言，这是个典型的反面教材。■ case [countable] a particular situation or a situation of a particular type; a situation that relates to a particular person or thing 具体情况；实例；特殊情况◆In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.在某些情况下，人们必须等上好几周才能得到约见。◆Many professions feel they deserve higher pay, and nurses are a case in point.许多行业的从业人员觉得他们应该得到更高的报酬，护士就是很好的例子。◆In this case, we are prepared to be lenient.在这种情况下，我们愿意宽容一些。■ instance / /ˈɪnstəns/ / [countable] (rather formal) a particular situation or a situation of a particular type 实例；事例◆The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.这篇报告重点列举了一些有失公正的实例。◆What would you do, for instance, if you found an employee stealing?比如说，如果你发现职员偷东西，你会怎么办？■ specimen / /ˈspesɪmən/ / an example of sth, especially an animal or plant （尤指动植物的）一例物种◆The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual tropical fish.海洋馆里有一些罕见的热带鱼，很有意思。◆Redwood trees can live for a long time; one specimen is 4 000 years old.红杉树存活时间很长，有一棵活了4 000年了。■ illustration / /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/ / [countable, uncountable] (rather formal, especially written) a story, event or example that clearly shows the truth about sth （说明事实的）故事，事例，实例◆The statistics are a clear illustration of the point I am trying to make.这些统计数据清楚地表明了我要陈述的要点。◆Let me, by way of illustration, quote from one of her poems.作为说明，让我援引她的一首诗。 see also illustrate ⇨ explain 1 , illustrate ⇨ show 1 , illustrative ⇨ descriptive NOTE 辨析 Example or illustration?An illustration is often used to show that sth is true. An example is used to help to explain sth. * illustration常用于说明某事属实，example则用于帮助解释。 example2 noun give an example of sth 举例Her courage is an example to us all. 她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。example ♦︎ model ♦︎ ideal ♦︎ role model ♦︎ embodiment ♦︎ epitome ♦︎ inspiration ♦︎ archetypeThese are all words for a person or thing that is considered to be a good example of sth. 这些词均表示榜样、楷模。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an example / a model / the embodiment / the epitome / the archetype of sth◆an example / inspiration to sb■ example [countable] (approving) a person or their behaviour that is thought to be good for others to copy 榜样；楷模；模范◆Her courage is an example to us all.她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。◆She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve.她为残疾人能有所作为树立了光辉典范。◆He is a captain who leads by example.他是个以身作则的队长。 see also example ⇨ influence noun , exemplify ⇨ represent 2 ■ model [countable] (approving) a person or thing that is considered an excellent example of sth 模范；典型◆Her essay was a model of clarity.她的文章是明白晓畅的范例。◆He's a model student.他是模范生。ⓘ Model is always used in the phrase a model of sb/sth or like an adjective before another noun. * model总是用在短语a model of sb/sth中，或像形容词一样置于另一名词前◆a model farm (= one that has been specially designed to work well) 模范农场 see also model ⇨ model noun ■ ideal / /aɪˈdiːəl/ / [countable, usually singular] a person or thing that you think is perfect 完美的人（或事物）◆It's my ideal of what a family home should be.这是我心目中完美的家庭住宅。ⓘ Ideal is often used with possessive pronouns such as my, his or her. * ideal常与my、his、her等物主代词连用。■ ˈrole model [countable] a person that you admire and try to copy 楷模；行为榜样◆We need positive role models for young men to aspire to.我们要树立正面典型人物，激励年轻人有志效仿。■ embodiment / /ɪmˈbɒdimənt; NAmE ɪmˈbɑːdimənt/ [countable, usually singular] (formal) a person or thing that represents or is a typical example of an idea or quality （体现一种思想或品质的）典型，化身◆He is the embodiment of the young successful businessman.他是成功青年企业家的典型。ⓘ Embodiment can be used to talk about a positive or a negative idea. * embodiment可以指正面的典范，也可以指负面的典型。 see also embody ⇨ represent 2 ■ epitome /ɪˈpɪtəmi/ / [singular] (formal, especially written) a perfect example of a person or quality （人或品质的）典型，典范◆Her clothes are the epitome of good taste.她的衣着体现了高品味。ⓘ Epitome is almost always used in the phrase the epitome of sb/sth. It is often used to talk about how people look or behave. Although many examples of epitome show good qualities, this is not always the case: a common phrase is the epitome of evil. * epitome几乎总是用于短语the epitome of sb/sth中，常指外表或行为的典范。尽管许多epitome的例句显示为好品质的典范，但是也有例外，常用的短语the epitome of evil就是一例。 see also epitomize ⇨ represent 2 ■ inspiration / /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/ / [countable, usually singular] a person or thing that makes you want to be better or more successful 鼓舞人心的人（或事物）◆Her charity work is an inspiration to us all.她的慈善工作激励着我们大家。 see also inspire ⇨ inspire ■ archetype / /ˈɑːkitaɪp/ / [singular] (rather formal, written) the most typical or perfect example of a particular kind of person or thing 典型◆She is the archetype of an American movie star.她是典型的美国影星。ⓘ Archetype is not usually used with words that describe qualities, like kindness or style: it is more often used with concrete nouns to talk about how people and things match what we expect from a person or thing of a particular class, profession or type. * archetype通常不与kindness或style等表示品性的词连用，而较常与有实在意义的名词连用，指某人或某事物符合人们对某一阶层、职业或类型的认识。 influence noun influence ♦︎ force ♦︎ example ♦︎ leadThese are all words for a person or action that other people copy or that affects the way a person behaves or thinks. 这些词均表示被他人效仿或对他人产生影响的人或行为。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an influence / example for sb◆an influence / a force for sth◆a great influence / force / example◆a bad influence / example◆a decisive / positive / strong influence / force / lead◆a moral influence / force / lead◆to follow sb's example / lead■ influence [countable] a person or thing that affects the way sb behaves or thinks 有影响的人（或事物）◆She was by far the biggest influence on my writing.她是对我的写作影响最大的人。◆Those friends are a bad influence on her.那些朋友对她有坏影响。◆Who were your early influences?哪些人对你早年有影响？◆There seem to be several influences at work in his paintings.他的画似乎受几种风格的影响。■ force [countable] a person or thing that has a lot of power to affect what happens or the way people behave or think 影响大的人（或事物）◆The expansion of higher education was a powerful force for change.高等教育的扩张对变革是一股强大的推动力。◆Many social and economic forces contributed to this trend.多种社会和经济力量促成了这一趋势。◆They see the world as a battleground between the forces of good and evil.他们把世界看成善恶两种力量交锋的战场。◆Ron is the driving force (= the person who has the most influence) behind the project.罗恩是这个项目的主心骨。■ example [countable, usually singular] a person's behaviour, either good or bad, that other people copy 样板；榜样◆You're setting a bad example to the children.你在给孩子树立一个坏榜样。◆It would be a mistake to follow his example.仿效他的做法是错误的。 see also example ⇨ example 2 ■ lead / /liːd/ / [singular] an example or action for people to copy 实例；范例；榜样◆If one bank raises interest rates, others will follow their lead.要是有一家银行提高利率，其他银行就会效法。◆Intellectuals took the lead in criticism of the government.知识分子带头批评政府。◆You go first, I'll take my lead from you.你领头，我来照做。 |