They made an example of him.
example是例子的意思
不少同学会把
made an example翻译成做榜样
这样理解对吗?
example
需要配合动词来看具体含义
1. 与make连用
make example of someone
杀鸡给猴看 杀一儆百
They made an example of him.
他们(惩罚他,让大家)以他为戒。
2. 与set up连用
set up an example/set a good example
做榜样
example好与坏取决于前面动词哦~
Hold/ Stop your jaw.
住口不要说了