exemplary
gb/ɪɡzˈɛmplɚi/ us/ɪɡzˈɛmplɚi/
C1
Engleză
~ 9500
példás, mintaszerű, elrettentő, tipikus, iskolapélda
C1
1
példás
B2
mintaszerű
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
exemplary [behavior/performance/service/leadership]
Her exemplary behavior during the crisis earned her a promotion.
A válság alatti példás viselkedésével kiérdemelte az előléptetést.
The teacher gave an award for exemplary attendance over the whole year.
A tanár díjat adott az egész éves példás jelenlétért.
He is known for his exemplary leadership and calm decision-making.
The company prides itself on providing exemplary customer service.
The report was so exemplary that it was shared as a model with the entire team.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The student showed exemplary behavior in class.
A diák példásan viselkedett az órán.
She did exemplary work on the project.
Példás munkát végzett a projekten.
The hotel staff gave us exemplary service.
His record at school is exemplary.
We use her report as an exemplary model for new students.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think "exemplary" only means "good". It usually means "so good that it can be an example for others," which is stronger than just "good" or even "very good" in many contexts.
Sens
so good it should be copied
Colocații
exemplary behavior
|exemplary service
|exemplary performance
|exemplary leadership
|exemplary record
|exemplary conduct
Sinonime
outstanding (Stresses being much better than usual; slightly more common in everyday speech.)
|
model (Focuses on being a perfect example for others to copy; often used in formal or literary style.)
|
admirable (Highlights that the quality deserves respect, without always implying others should copy it.)
Antonime
poor (General opposite, describing low quality or standard.)
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unacceptable (Stresses that the quality does not meet the required standard.)
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disgraceful (Very strong negative judgment of behavior or conduct.)
Teme
evaluation
|work
|education
|character
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Very good and used as an example that other people should follow.
Extremely good and worthy of imitation; serving as a desirable model for others.
C1
FORMAL
2
példás
C1
elrettentő
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
exemplary [punishment/damages/sentence/fine]
The court imposed an exemplary punishment to discourage similar crimes in the future.
A bíróság példás büntetést szabott ki, hogy a jövőben visszatartsa a hasonló bűncselekményeket.
The judge decided that only an exemplary sentence would restore public confidence.
A bíró úgy döntött, hogy csak egy példás ítélet állíthatja helyre a közbizalmat.
Exemplary damages were awarded because the company had acted with clear malice.
The government announced exemplary fines for companies that break the new safety rules.
Union leaders warned that such exemplary penalties could create fear among workers.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The judge gave him an exemplary punishment to warn others.
A bíró példás büntetést szabott ki rá, hogy másokat figyelmeztessen.
The company had to pay exemplary damages after the case.
Az ügy után a vállalatnak büntető jellegű kártérítést kellett fizetnie.
The court chose an exemplary sentence to show that this crime is very serious.
They set an exemplary fine to stop people from doing this again.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this sense with the general "very good" sense and think "exemplary punishment" is somehow positive. In this legal and formal use, it usually means a harsh or strong punishment given to be a warning to others.
Sens
intended to warn or deter others
Colocații
exemplary punishment
|exemplary damages
|exemplary sentence
|exemplary fine
|exemplary penalty
Sinonime
deterrent (Focuses on the effect of stopping others from acting; can be a noun or adjective.)
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punitive (Emphasizes the harsh, strongly punishing nature, not always specifically to set an example.)
Antonime
lenient (Describes punishment that is softer or less severe than expected.)
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mild (Indicates a low level of severity in the punishment.)
Teme
law
|justice
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Describes a punishment that is very strong so that other people are afraid to do the same bad thing.
(Of a punishment or penalty) severe or noticeable, given in order to warn or deter others from similar behavior.
C2
FORMAL
3
tipikus
B1
iskolapélda
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
an exemplary [case/example/instance/model] of [something]
This study is an exemplary case of how social media can influence elections.
Ez a tanulmány iskolapéldája annak, hogyan befolyásolhatja a közösségi média a választásokat.
The novel offers an exemplary instance of postmodern storytelling techniques.
A regény a posztmodern elbeszélési technikák tipikus példáját adja.
Her career is often cited as an exemplary example of steady professional growth.
The project became an exemplary model of cooperation between public and private sectors.
Exemple pentru cursanți
This story is an exemplary case of how rumors can grow.
Ez a történet iskolapéldája annak, hogyan nőhetnek nagyra a pletykák.
The teacher used this article as an exemplary example of clear writing.
A tanár ezt a cikket a világos fogalmazás iskolapéldájaként használta.
The report is an exemplary model of good research.
The film is an exemplary case of early science fiction.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may assume this sense always implies strong praise, like sense 1. In academic or analytical writing, "exemplary" can simply mean that something shows the pattern clearly, even if the thing itself is not morally or qualitatively "good."
Sens
clearly showing a type or pattern
Colocații
exemplary case
|exemplary example
|exemplary instance
|exemplary model
Sinonime
illustrative (Highlights that something helps explain or show a point clearly, without the strong positive value of "exemplary" in sense 1.)
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representative (Focuses on being typical of a group or type, not necessarily especially good.)
Antonime
atypical (Describes something that does not match the usual pattern or type.)
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unrepresentative (Shows that something does not give a true picture of the group or type.)
Teme
analysis
|academia
|description
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Showing very clearly what something is like, so it can be used as a good example of that thing or situation.
Clearly illustrating the typical qualities of a particular type, group, or pattern; serving as a representative example.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
exemplary
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɛmplɚi/
US/ɪɡzˈɛmplɚi/
Silabe și accent
ex - em - plary (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (em)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: exemplary
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
exemplary damages
1/ɪɡzˈɛmplɚi dˈæmɪd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
technical
punitive money award in law
Money that a court tells someone to pay, not only to cover the loss, but also to punish them and stop others from doing the same thing.
Exemple
- The jury awarded exemplary damages because the company had knowingly put customers at risk.
- Exemplary damages are meant to punish the defendant rather than simply compensate the victim.