"make an example of" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 以…為戒
• 以...為典型懲罰對象

Definition

為了警告他人而懲罰或嚴厲對待某人，告訴大家如果違規會有什麼後果。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

通常帶負面涵義，多指有意公開嚴懲某人以警告他人。常見於老師、主管等權威場合。不要和“set an example”混淆。常見用法為 'make an example of someone'。

Examples

The principal wanted to make an example of the noisy students.

校長想要**以這些吵鬧的學生為戒**。

They punished Tim to make an example of him.

他們懲罰了Tim，想要**以他為戒**。

The coach used Paul to make an example of after he broke the rules.

教練在Paul違反規則後**以他為典型懲罰對象**。

The teacher threatened to make an example of anyone who cheated on the test.

老師威脅要**以任何作弊的人為戒**。

If you leave early again, the boss might make an example of you in front of everyone.

你要是再早退，老闆可能會當眾**以你為戒**。

They really wanted to make an example of him, so they gave him the harshest punishment.

他們真的想**以他為典型懲罰對象**，所以給了他最嚴厲的懲罰。