单词 | to make an example of |
释义 | > as lemmasto make an example of (also out of) P1. to make an example of (also out of) and variants: to punish or exact retribution on (a person), esp. in a way which is disproportionately or unusually severe, in order to deter others from committing the act for which the punishment or retribution is inflicted. [Compare classical Latin exemplum facere (rare before post-classical Latin).] ΘΚΠ the mind > will > motivation > demotivation > demotivate [verb (intransitive)] > serve as deterrent example to make an example of (also out of)?1536 example1592 c1384 Bible (Wycliffite, E.V.) (Royal) (1850) Jude i. 7 Sodom, and Gomor..ben maad ensaumple [a1400 N.Y. Publ. Lib. exsaumple; L. factae sunt exemplum], sustenynge peyne of euerlastinge fijr.] ?1536 W. Marshall Luther's Images Verye Chrysten Bysshop sig. f.vi God..dyd brynge the Cyties of Sodome & Gomorre in to asshes, &..dyd make theym an example vnto all those ye afterwardes shuld worke wyckedly. 1608 T. Middleton Mad World, my Masters v. sig. H3v Ile make you an example for all dizzy Constables. 1698 A. Fletcher Two Disc. Affairs Scotl. i. 38 There seems to be an absolute necessity..of making an example of the notorious enemies to the Liberties of this Country. 1740 D. Bellamy Perjur'd Devotee II. i. ii. 16 I'll make thee an Example to all the politick, pimping, pick-thank Rogues in the Kingdom, you Dog, you. 1796 J. Towers Tracts II. 306 They would make an example of Tabernacle preachers, by enacting a law to cut out their tongues. 1803 Pic Nic No. 4. 5 They must be made an example of. 1863 Q. Rev. Jan. 159 The prisoners have been known to make an example of a warden who was not in their opinion sufficiently liberal with his V.G.'s (‘Very Good’, as marked in the accounts). 1916 Mother Earth Oct. 635 He waved the flag..by making an example of those who dared disagree with himself. 2006 G. Malkani Londonstani xi. 118 I'd say they're looking for any excuse to nick you, make an example out of you to stop all the fighting round here. < as lemmas |
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