堪，实在的意思；称，称得上的意思；楷模，模范、榜样的意思。
exemplary
美国就真如其自诩的那样对全球生态保护积极承担责任并可堪称楷模吗？。
Does the United States really take an active part in the global ecological protection?
人们认为，这位陌生的学者至少在宗教生活的表面形式上看，堪称楷模；他来到之后不久，就选定丁梅斯代尔牧师先生作他精神上的导师。
This learned stranger was exemplary, as regarded, at least, the outward forms of a religious life, and, early after his arrival, had chosen for his spiritual guide the Reverend Mr. Dimmesdale.
人们认为，这位陌生的学者至少在宗教生活的表面形式上看，堪称楷模；
This learned stranger was exemplary, as regarded, at least, the outward forms of a religious life, and, early after his arrival, had chosen for his spiritual guide the Reverend Mr.