Como Pronunciar "make an example of"
expression
MAYK ən ig-ZAM-puhl uhv
MAYK un eg-ZAHM-puhl ov
Definição
To punish or treat someone harshly to warn others not to do the same thing. This means showing others what happens if they break the rules.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ɪɡˈzæmpəɫ/ /ˈəv
Inglês Britânico
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ɛɡzˈɑːmpəl/ /ˈɒv
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
MAYK ən ig-ZAM-puhl uhv
UK
MAYK un eg-ZAHM-puhl ov
Ouça em Contexto
The principal wanted to make an example of the noisy students.
They punished Tim to make an example of him.
The coach used Paul to make an example of after he broke the rules.
The teacher threatened to make an example of anyone who cheated on the test.