/ɪg'zɑ:mpl; [US] -'zæmpl; ɪˇ`zæmpl/
n
1 fact, event, etc that illustrates or represents a general rule 实例; 例证; 例子
*This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. 这部词典有许多说明词语用法的实例.
* That outburst was a typical example of his lack of self-control. 他那次发作是他缺乏自制力的典型事例.
2 specimen showing the quality of others in the same group or of the same kind 样品; 样本; 范例
*This church is a fine example of Norman architecture. 这座教堂是典型的诺曼式建筑.
* This is a good example of Shelley's lyric poetry. 这首诗是雪莱抒情诗的范例.
* It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. 这对于设计新市中心是个最佳的反面教材.
3 [C, U] thing, person or quality that is worthy of imitation 榜样; 模范; 楷模
*She was an example to the rest of the class. 她是全班的模范.
* His bravery should be an example to all of us. 他的勇敢应作为我们大家学习的榜样.
* learn by example 仿效.
4 warning 告诫; 警告
*Let this be an example (ie May this punishment serve as a warning) to you. 你要以此为鉴戒.
5 (idm 习语) follow sb's example/lead => follow. for example (abbr 缩写 eg) by way of illustration 例如; 譬如
*I know many women who have a career and a family Alison for example. 我知道有许多妇女能事业家庭兼顾--艾莉森就是其中之一. make an example of sb punish (sb) as a warning to others 惩罚（某人）以警戒他人
*The headmaster decided to make an example of the pupil and expel him from the school. 校长决定开除该生以儆效尤. set (sb) an example/set a good, bad, etc example (to sb) behave in a way worthy/not worthy of imitation (by sb) 树立好榜样[充当反面教员]
*The headmistress likes to arrive early at school to set (the other teachers) an example, ie a good example. 那位女校长愿意早早到校, 以身作则（为其他教师树立好榜样）.

n[C]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French;Origin:Latin exemplum, from eximere 'to take out']
a specific fact, idea, person, or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea, or to show what is typical of a larger group
example of
　Can anyone give me an example of a transitive verb?
good/typical/prime/classic etc example
　This church is a good example of Gothic architecture.
　She cited a number of recent examples to support her theory.
　Certain life events have to be registered by law. The most obvious examples are births, marriages and deaths.
for example
used before mentioning a specific thing, person, place etc in order to explain what you mean or to support an argument
　Many countries, for example Mexico and Japan, have a lot of earthquakes.
　Car prices can vary a lot. For example, in Belgium the VW Golf costs $1000 less than in Britain.
someone whose behaviour is very good and should be copied by others, or this type of behaviour
example to
　Her courage is an example to us all.
　Parents should set an example for their children.
　I suggest you follow Rosie's example (=copy her behaviour) and start doing regular exercise.
　The team captain leads by example .
　She's a shining example (=a very good example) of what a mother should be.
make an example of sb
to punish someone so that other people are afraid to do the same thing