exemplary
gb/ɪɡzˈɛmplɚi/ us/ɪɡzˈɛmplɚi/
C1
英语
~ 9500
义项
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adjective
C1
property
1
so good it should be copied
Very good and used as an example that other people should follow.
用法模式：
exemplary [behavior/performance/service/leadership]
常见错误：
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.
近义词
outstanding (Stresses being much better than usual; slightly more common in everyday speech.)
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model (Focuses on being a perfect example for others to copy; often used in formal or literary style.)
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admirable (Highlights that the quality deserves respect, without always implying others should copy it.)
反义词
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.)
搭配
exemplary behavior
|exemplary service
|exemplary performance
|exemplary leadership
|exemplary record
|exemplary conduct
主题
evaluation
|work
|education
|character
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Her exemplary behavior during the crisis earned her a promotion.
- The teacher gave an award for exemplary attendance over the whole year.
- 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.
学习者例句
- The student showed exemplary behavior in class.
- She did exemplary work on the project.
- The hotel staff gave us exemplary service.
- His record at school is exemplary.
- We use her report as an exemplary model for new students.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
intended to warn or deter others
Describes a punishment that is very strong so that other people are afraid to do the same bad thing.
用法模式：
exemplary [punishment/damages/sentence/fine]
常见错误：
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.
近义词
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.)
反义词
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.)
搭配
exemplary punishment
|exemplary damages
|exemplary sentence
|exemplary fine
|exemplary penalty
主题
law
|justice
|society
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The court imposed an exemplary punishment to discourage similar crimes in the future.
- The judge decided that only an exemplary sentence would restore public confidence.
- 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.
学习者例句
- The judge gave him an exemplary punishment to warn others.
- The company had to pay exemplary damages after the case.
- 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.
adjective
formal
C2
property
3
clearly showing a type or pattern
Showing very clearly what something is like, so it can be used as a good example of that thing or situation.
用法模式：
an exemplary [case/example/instance/model] of [something]
常见错误：
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."
近义词
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.)
反义词
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.)
搭配
exemplary case
|exemplary example
|exemplary instance
|exemplary model
主题
analysis
|academia
|description
|education
|core_vocabulary
例句
- This study is an exemplary case of how social media can influence elections.
- The novel offers an exemplary instance of postmodern storytelling techniques.
- 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.
学习者例句
- This story is an exemplary case of how rumors can grow.
- The teacher used this article as an exemplary example of clear writing.
- The report is an exemplary model of good research.
- The film is an exemplary case of early science fiction.
语法
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.