How do you use "example" in a sentence?

Could you give me an example of what you mean? She sets a good example for her younger siblings. For example, some birds migrate thousands of miles each year.

example

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

フラッシュカード、クイズ、音声で練習しよう WordLoci →

意味: A thing characteristic of its kind; a specimen to be imitated

例子，榜样，实例

ejemplo

例、見本、模範

예, 본보기, 모범

An example is a representative instance used to illustrate a point or serve as a model. It can also mean a warning or deterrent. Common expressions include 'for example' (introducing an illustration), 'set an example' (serve as a model for others), 'make an example of' (punish as a warning), and 'lead by example.'

「example」是用来说明某一观点或作为模范的代表性实例。它也可以表示警告或威慑。常见表达包括「for example」（例如）、「set an example」（为他人树立榜样）、「make an example of」（杀一儆百）和「lead by example」。

«Example» es una instancia representativa usada para ilustrar un punto o servir como modelo. También puede significar una advertencia o elemento disuasorio. Las expresiones comunes incluyen «for example» (por ejemplo), «set an example» (dar ejemplo), «make an example of» (escarmentar a) y «lead by example» (predicar con el ejemplo).

「example」は、ある点を説明したり、モデルとして機能するために使用される代表的な事例です。また、警告や抑止力を意味することもあります。一般的な表現には「for example」（例えば）、「set an example」（模範を示す）、「make an example of」（見せしめにする）、「lead by example」（率先垂範する）があります。

Example은 요점을 설명하거나 모범이 되는 대표적인 사례를 의미합니다. 경고나 본보기의 의미도 있습니다. 흔한 표현으로는 'for example'(예를 들어), 'set an example'(모범을 보이다), 'make an example of'(본보기로 벌을 주다), 'lead by example'(솔선수범하다) 등이 있습니다.

例文

Could you give me an example of what you mean?
你能给我举个例子说明你的意思吗？
¿Podrías darme un ejemplo de lo que quieres decir?
どういう意味か例を挙げてもらえますか？
무슨 뜻인지 예를 들어 주시겠어요?
She sets a good example for her younger siblings.
她给弟弟妹妹们树立了好榜样。
Ella da un buen ejemplo a sus hermanos menores.
彼女は弟妹たちに良い手本を示しています。
그녀는 동생들에게 좋은 본보기가 되고 있습니다.
For example, some birds migrate thousands of miles each year.
例如，有些鸟每年会迁徙数千英里。
Por ejemplo, algunas aves migran miles de kilómetros cada año.
例えば、毎年何千マイルも渡りをする鳥もいます。
예를 들어, 매년 수천 마일을 이동하는 새들도 있습니다.

発音

使い方ガイド

場面: general

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From Latin 'exemplum' meaning 'a sample, a pattern', from 'eximere' (to take out: ex- 'out' + emere 'to take'). The idea was of taking something out of a group to represent the whole.

文化的背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

ストーリーと豆知識

From Latin 'exemplum' meaning 'a sample, pattern.' The Romans used it to describe something taken out (ex-) of a larger group (-emere, to take) to represent the whole - much like how we still use examples today.

このトピックの他の表現

write ★★★★★ To form letters or words on a surface; to compose text school ★★★★★ An institution for education; a group of fish course ★★★★★ A series of lessons or lectures; a direction or route; a ... book ★★★★★ A written or printed work; to reserve or arrange in advance study ★★★★★ To devote time to learning; a piece of research; a room f... read ★★★★★ To look at and understand written or printed words