An archetype is something that is considered to be a perfect or typical example of a particular kind of person or thing, because it has all their most important characteristics.
例句
He came to this country 20 years ago and is the archetype of the successful Asian businessman.他20年前来到这个国家，是成功亚裔商人的典范。
英汉词典释义
n.
典型
Old Mr. Duff is the archetype of the elderly British gentleman.年迈的达夫先生是英国老绅士的典型代表。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. an original model on which something is patterned