1580s, "fit to be an example," from Middle French exemplaire, from Late Latin exemplaris "that serves as an example, pattern, or motto," from exemplum "example, pattern, model" (see example). Earlier (early 15c.) as a noun meaning "a model of conduct," from Late Latin exemplarium.
雙語例句
1. His citation says he showed outstanding and exemplary courage.
頒給他的嘉獎令稱他表現出非凡的勇氣，堪為表率。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He demanded exemplary sentences for those behind the violence.
他要求對這起暴力事件的幕后指使者作出懲戒性判決。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Her behaviour was exemplary.
她的行為堪作楷模。
來自《權威詞典》
4. Underpinning this success has been an exemplary record of innovation.
具有典范性的創新確保了這次成功。
來自辭典例句
5. Design patterns are exemplary, generalizable solutions to specific classes of design problems.