An officer's job was to set an example.

一个官员的任务就是树立榜样。

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"I feel such a strong duty not only to be the first to do this, but also to set an example," he told AP.

“我感受到一种强烈的责任，我不仅要成为第一个这样做的人，而且还要树立起榜样。”他在接受美联社采访时表示道。

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That is also supposed to set an example to profligate members of the euro zone.

这也为那些挥金如土的欧元区成员国树立了榜样。

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Or it could be less. Or it could be more, if the jury wants to punish the losing party and set an example for others.

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"I'm running to set an example--not just for Asians but for all Americans, " Lim says.

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It is their responsibility to set an example that shows what character is and why it matters.

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But Gwen persisted in believing that the more fortunate of the world had to set an example.

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