serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind: exemplary behaviour 可仿效的;模范的;典范的
(of a punishment) serving as a warning or deterrent (惩罚)儆戒性的;惩戒性的 exemplary sentencing may discourage the ultra-violent minority. 儆戒性的判刑可以挫伤少数极端暴力分子的气势。 ■(Law)(of damages) exceeding the amount needed for simple compensation (律)(赔偿金)惩罚性超额赔偿的