| 词汇 | specimen |
| 释义 | specimen /`spєsәmәn/ n. A sample; a part which shows the quality and character of the whole. 样本；抽样；标本。 a specimen of stone 石头标本。 He is a fair specimen of the manners and morals of the time. 他是当代行为与道德的最佳代表。 A person or thing that typifies some ridiculous or humorous quality. 【口】怪人；怪物。 A portion of material for use in testing. 供检查用的材料；试料。 cf. A specimen is a part that represents the whole or a class. Specimen 指代表全体或全类的一部分；如 a specimen of ore 矿石标本。 a specimen of manhood 男性的表率。 Example is a more general term; it may often be used interchangeably with specimen or instance. Example 是较普通的字；可与specimen 或 instance 可用；如 an example of good conduct 良好行为的代表。 An instance is an example that confirms a certain point; the word is applied only to actions or cases. Instance 祇代表印证某一点的例子，其所指者，祗限于动作或事件；如 instances of loyalty and of treason 忠心与叛逆的例子。 synonyms example, instance. |
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