/ɪgˈzɑ:mpl; US -ˈzæmpl ||; ɪgˈzæmpḷ/noun[C] 1 an example (of sth) something such as an object, a fact or a situation which shows, explains or supports what you say 例子: I don't quite understand you. Can you give me an example ofwhat you mean? 我不大明白，可以举个例子说明你的意思吗？This is a typical example of a Victorian house. 这是典型的维多利亚式房子。
2 an example (to sb) a person or thing or a type of behaviour that is good and should be copied 典范；榜样；楷模: Joe's bravery should be an example to us all. 乔的英勇行为应该是我们大家学习的榜样。
follow sb's example/lead→
FOLLOW used for giving a fact, situation, etc, which explains or supports what you are talking about （用于举例）例如:
In many countries, Italy, for example, family life is much more important than here. 在很多国家，比如意大利，家庭生活都比这里重要得多。 set a(n) (good/bad) example (to sb) to behave in a way that should/should not be copied 树立好或坏榜样:
Parents should always take care when crossing roads in order to set a good example to their children. 做父母的过马路总要小心点，好为子女树立一个好榜样。