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.
双语例句
1. His citation says he showed outstanding and exemplary courage.
颁给他的嘉奖令称他表现出非凡的勇气，堪为表率。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He demanded exemplary sentences for those behind the violence.
他要求对这起暴力事件的幕后指使者作出惩戒性判决。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Her behaviour was exemplary.
她的行为堪作楷模。
来自《权威词典》
4. Underpinning this success has been an exemplary record of innovation.
具有典范性的创新确保了这次成功。
来自辞典例句
5. Design patterns are exemplary, generalizable solutions to specific classes of design problems.
