英语词汇“to set an example”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

a. to set an example and variants [compare classical Latin exemplum pōnere] : to act or behave in a way that is considered commendable or worthy of imitation, and thereby to encourage or inspire others to act in the same way; to provide a positive model for others to follow. Also: to punish or discipline a person who has done wrong in order to deter others from acting in a similar way.Also with the person to whom the example is set as indirect object, or with to, for.

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1534 W. Marshall tr. Erasmus Playne & Godly Expos. Commune Crede v. f. 129 Our lorde hymselfe hath prescribed a fourme and hath set vs an exaumple [L. Dominus ipse nobis formam praescripsit], whan that excedyng feare, yrkesomnes, & agonye shall come so sore vpon vs: we shall acknowlege the weyknesse of our ouwe might & strength.

1584 E. Paget tr. J. Calvin Harmonie vpon Three Euangelists 456 Christ did not at once,..but by little and little restore the blinde man his sight: the which it is likely that he did to this end, that he might in this man set an example of his free disposation.

1647 S. Marshall Serm. preached Two Houses of Parl. 29 Begin it first in your houses, set an example to others to follow you.

1692 R. L'Estrange Fables ccxxi. 193 Pray Mother (says the Young Crab) do but set the Example your self, and I'll follow ye.

1775 Ess. Nature Colonies iv. 28 This would be extending the rights of hospitality even to matters of commerce, and would undoubtedly redound highly to the reputation of the country which should first set the example.

1870 C. Dickens Edwin Drood viii. 48 If you will set me that example, I promise to follow it.

1916 H. G. Wells Mr. Britling sees it Through 240 He had succeeded in behaving with a sufficient practicality to set an example to his men.

1984 A. Smith Dan's Car in G. Ursell More Sask. Gold iii. i. 275 Armand..wanted me to fire Ramesh to set an example.

2004 N.Y. Times (National ed.) 9 Mar. a26/5 To make a real change in how New York City processes its waste, the government must set an example.

单词	to set an example
释义	> as lemmas to set an example a. to set an example and variants [compare classical Latin exemplum pōnere] : to act or behave in a way that is considered commendable or worthy of imitation, and thereby to encourage or inspire others to act in the same way; to provide a positive model for others to follow. Also: to punish or discipline a person who has done wrong in order to deter others from acting in a similar way.Also with the person to whom the example is set as indirect object, or with to, for. ΚΠ 1534 W. Marshall tr. Erasmus Playne & Godly Expos. Commune Crede v. f. 129 Our lorde hymselfe hath prescribed a fourme and hath set vs an exaumple [L. Dominus ipse nobis formam praescripsit], whan that excedyng feare, yrkesomnes, & agonye shall come so sore vpon vs: we shall acknowlege the weyknesse of our ouwe might & strength. 1584 E. Paget tr. J. Calvin Harmonie vpon Three Euangelists 456 Christ did not at once,..but by little and little restore the blinde man his sight: the which it is likely that he did to this end, that he might in this man set an example of his free disposation. 1647 S. Marshall Serm. preached Two Houses of Parl. 29 Begin it first in your houses, set an example to others to follow you. 1692 R. L'Estrange Fables ccxxi. 193 Pray Mother (says the Young Crab) do but set the Example your self, and I'll follow ye. 1775 Ess. Nature Colonies iv. 28 This would be extending the rights of hospitality even to matters of commerce, and would undoubtedly redound highly to the reputation of the country which should first set the example. 1870 C. Dickens Edwin Drood viii. 48 If you will set me that example, I promise to follow it. 1916 H. G. Wells Mr. Britling sees it Through 240 He had succeeded in behaving with a sufficient practicality to set an example to his men. 1984 A. Smith Dan's Car in G. Ursell More Sask. Gold iii. i. 275 Armand..wanted me to fire Ramesh to set an example. 2004 N.Y. Times (National ed.) 9 Mar. a26/5 To make a real change in how New York City processes its waste, the government must set an example. extracted from examplen. < as lemmas
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