Language Point 52

A third type of creative experience is exemplified by the dreams which came to Descartes at the age of twenty-three and determined his life path. (Para. 6)
Meaning: At the age of twenty-three Descartes had the dreams that determined his life path. These dreams were good examples to support a third type of creative experience.
exemplify: vt. show by example
The room's style exemplifies his ideal of beauty and plainness.

这房间的风格说明了他对美与质朴的憧憬。