字面直译是“成为一个好榜样/范例”,核心是指某人或某事具备值得他人学习、模仿的品质或行为。
该短语是系表结构(be + 表语),关键在于搭配不同的介词,表达具体的“指向对象”或“所属范畴”:
强调“为某人树立榜样”,侧重“榜样的目的性”(针对某人的引导)。
Parents should be a good example for their children.(父母应该给孩子树立好榜样。)
Older students can be a good example for younger ones in following school rules.(高年级学生可以在遵守校规方面给低年级学生做榜样。)
强调“作为某人的榜样”,侧重“榜样的示范性”(某人主动模仿的对象)。
She is a good example to all young athletes because of her hard work.(她因努力训练成为所有年轻运动员的榜样。)
Leaders must be a good example to their team members.(领导者必须成为团队成员的榜样。)
强调“是某类事物的好例子/范例”,侧重“说明某一概念或类别”(不是“榜样”,而是“例子”)。
This project is a good example of successful cross-cultural cooperation.(这个项目是跨文化合作成功的好范例。)
His story is a good example of how perseverance pays off.(他的故事是“坚持必有回报”的好例子。)
"for/to sb." 侧重“人的榜样”(引导或模仿);
"of sth." 侧重“事物的范例”(说明概念)。
家庭:My grandma is a good example for us all—she always helps neighbors without expecting anything in return.(我奶奶是我们所有人的好榜样——她总是无私帮助邻居。)
职场:A responsible manager should be a good example to their staff in terms of work ethic.(负责任的经理应该在职业道德方面成为员工的榜样。)
社会:Volunteering is a good example of how individuals can contribute to society.(志愿活动是个人贡献社会的好范例。)
"be a good example" 本质是“具备可学习的品质”,根据介词搭配可细化为“给某人当榜样”或“作为某类事物的范例”,是日常交流中常用的表达正能量的短语~