make an example of someone (meik an igzámpul óv sāmwān)

Idiom Law

含义

to punish someone to warn others

惩罚某人以警告他人 (chěngfá mǒu rén yǐ jǐnggào tārén)

例句

"The boss made an example of the dishonest employee."

"老板以惩罚不诚实的员工来警告其他人。" (Lǎobǎn yǐ chěngfá bù chéngshí de yuángōng lái jǐnggào qítā rén.)