英文解释:A person, action, or thing that is an excellent, inspiring, and worthy model for others to follow.
中文翻译:光辉的榜样;绝佳的典范
"shining"(闪亮的、耀眼的)强调其"突出性"和"感染力","example"(例子)指向"可模仿性",合起来指在某方面表现极其优秀、能激励他人学习的人/事。
该短语多作名词短语,可在句中作主语、宾语或表语,常与以下搭配连用:
表示"是……的光辉榜样"(of后接具体的品质、行为或领域)。
Her lifelong commitment to environmental protection is a shining example of dedication.(她毕生对环保的投入是"奉献"的光辉榜样。)
This community garden is a shining example of grassroots cooperation.(这个社区花园是"基层合作"的绝佳典范。)
"set a shining example":树立光辉榜样(强调"主动成为典范")。
e.g. Teachers should set a shining example of honesty for their students.(教师应为学生树立"诚实"的光辉榜样。)
"serve as a shining example":充当/作为光辉榜样(强调"发挥典范作用")。
e.g. The charity's work serves as a shining example of how to help the homeless.(这家慈善机构的工作是帮助无家可归者的光辉典范。)
表示"将……视为光辉榜样"。
Many young artists look up to Picasso as a shining example of creativity.(许多年轻艺术家将毕加索视为"创造力"的光辉榜样。)
可用于描述人、行为、组织或事物,只要其在某方面(如品德、能力、精神)足够突出,能成为他人的标杆:
人:Mother Teresa was a shining example of compassion(特蕾莎修女是"慈悲"的光辉榜样)。
行为:His decision to donate all his savings to charity is a shining example of generosity(他把全部积蓄捐给慈善机构的决定是"慷慨"的典范)。
组织:The hospital is a shining example of patient-centered care(这家医院是"以患者为中心"医疗服务的典范)。
"a shining example" 是褒义短语,核心在于"优秀且值得模仿"。记住常见搭配(be/set/serve as + a shining example of...),就能灵活用于描述各种正面典范啦!