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exemplifying

UK //ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪɪŋ//US //ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'exemplum'(例子) + 后缀 '-fy'(使...化),16世纪进入英语,原意为「用例子说明」。

verb

❶ 通过具体实例或行为来展示、说明某种特质或原则,常用于正式场合或教育场景中。

“Her dedication to volunteer work is exemplifying the spirit of community service.”

(她对志愿工作的奉献精神体现了社区服务的真谛。)

“The teacher used historical events for exemplifying the consequences of political decisions.”

(老师用历史事件来说明政治决策可能带来的后果。)

同义词:demonstrating, illustrating, representing

常见短语

exemplifying characteristic — 指最能代表某人或某事物本质的典型特征,常用于分析或描述时强调代表性。

“Patience is an exemplifying characteristic of successful teachers.”

(耐心是成功教师的典型特征。)