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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++cite /saɪt/ ●●○ AWL verb [transitive] formal 1 MENTIONto mention something as an example, especially one that supports, proves, or explains an idea or situation 引证，援引 The judge cited a 1956 Supreme Court ruling in her decision. 法官在她的判决中引用了1956年最高法院的一项裁决。cite something as something Several factors have been cited as the cause of the unrest. 好几个因素被引证为这次动乱的起因。► see thesaurus at mention2 REPEATto give the exact words of something that has been written, especially in order to support an opinion or prove an idea 引用，引述 SYN quote The passage cited above is from a Robert Frost poem. 以上的引文出自罗伯特•弗罗斯特的一首诗。3 SCLto order someone to appear before a court of law 〔法院〕传召，传讯 SYN summoncite somebody for something Two managers had been cited for similar infractions. 两名经理因为类似的违法行为而受到传讯。4 British EnglishSCLMENTION to mention someone by name in a court case 〔诉讼中〕提及 Sue was cited in the divorce proceedings. 这场离婚诉讼案中正式提到了休。5 MENTIONto mention someone because they deserve praise 嘉奖；表扬，表彰cite somebody (for something) Garcia was cited for her work with disabled children. 加西亚因她为残疾儿童所做的工作而受到表彰。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
cite• Britain is often cited as an example of a declining industrial power.• Davis cites Bureau of Labor projections: more than 1.25 million jobs in these sectors will be created each year through 2006.• However Matthew 18:15, cited earlier, tells us that is our responsibility when things are going wrong.• The report contained details of the poison gas and cited examples of accidents involving it.• I can cite several recent racial attacks which prove my point.• Opponents of missile defense will cite the miss as proof that politics has been driving the development schedule.• Mosk, though a loyal liberal Democrat, demurred, citing the right of free political association.• Many a case can be cited where business strategies of this kind have utterly failed.cite something as something• Wolfe cited Buick as a company that is working to attract older customers.cite somebody for something• Twenty television programs were cited for excellence by Action for Children's Television.• Two protesters were cited for illegal camping.From Longman Business Dictionarycitecite /saɪt/ verb [transitive] to mention something as an example, especially in order to support, prove, or explain what you are sayingThe report cites the case of Sweden, where following the liberalization of the postal service, around 1,000 new jobs were created.→ See Verb tableOrigin cite (1400-1500) French citer, from Latin citare “to cause to move, excite, order to come”cite verbChinese
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cite AC /saɪt/
verb [transitive] formal
The judge cited a 1956 Supreme Court ruling in her decision.
cite something as something
Several factors have been cited as the cause of the unrest.
2. to give the exact words of something that has been written, especially in order to support an opinion or prove an idea
SYN quote:
The passage cited above is from a Robert Frost poem.
3. to order someone to appear before a court of law
SYN summon
cite somebody for something
Two managers had been cited for similar infractions.
4. British English to mention someone by name in a court case:
Sue was cited in the divorce proceedings.
5. to mention someone because they deserve praise
cite somebody (for something)
Garcia was cited for her work with disabled children.
▪ mention to talk or write about something or someone, usually quickly and without saying very much or giving details: Kate had mentioned his name a few times, but I had not met him before. | Jack mentioned that you might be looking for a new job.
▪refer to somebody/something to say something about someone or something in a conversation, speech, or piece of writing: He had earlier referred to difficulties in gathering evidence. | It was not clear which case he was referring to.
▪touch on something to briefly mention a subject during a speech, lesson, piece of writing etc: This problem has already been touched on in Chapter 4.
▪bring something up to start to talk about a particular subject during a conversation or meeting: I didn’t want to bring up the subject of money. | I knew you’d bring that up!
▪raise to mention a subject that people should start to discuss or think about. Raise is more formal than bring something up: He promised to raise the issue with the Prime Minister. | They raised a number of points.
▪broach to mention a subject that may be embarrassing or upsetting, or that may cause an argument: I was reluctant to broach the subject of payment.
▪cite formal to mention something as an example or proof of something else, or as a reason for something: Hong Kong is often cited as an example of this kind of economic system.
▪allude to something formal to mention something in a way that is deliberately not direct: Many of the ancient Greek poets allude to this myth.
cite AC /saɪt/
verb [transitive] formal Date: 1400-1500
Language: French
Origin: citer, from Latin citare 'to cause to move, excite, order to come'
1. to mention something as an example, especially one that supports, proves, or explains an idea or situation:Language: French
Origin: citer, from Latin citare 'to cause to move, excite, order to come'
cite something as something
2. to give the exact words of something that has been written, especially in order to support an opinion or prove an idea
SYN quote:
3. to order someone to appear before a court of law
SYN summon
cite somebody for something
4. British English to mention someone by name in a court case:
5. to mention someone because they deserve praise
cite somebody (for something)
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mention to write or speak about sth/sb, especially without giving much information 指提到、写到、说到，尤指未给出详细信息 ：◆ Nobody mentioned anything to me about it. 没人跟我提过这事。 refer to sb/sth ( to mention or speak about sb/sthrather
指提到、谈及、说起 ：◆ I promised not to refer to the matter again. 我答应过再不提这事了。 speak to mention or describe sb/sth 指提起、讲述 ：◆ Witnesses spoke of a great ball of flame.目击者都谈到有个大火球。 cite ( to mention sth as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying指提及（原因）、举出（示例）证明 ：◆ He cited his heavy workload as the reason for his breakdown. 他提到繁重的工作负荷是导致他累垮的原因。 quote to mention an example of sth to support what you are saying 指举例说明 ：◆ Can you quote me an instance of when this happened? 你能否给我举例说明一下发生这事的情况？
cite or quote? 用 cite 还是 quote？
You can cite reasons or examples, but you can onlyquote examples.* cite 可指提及原因或举出示例，但 quote 只用于举例 ：◆ He quoted his heavy workload as the reason for his breakdown. Cite is a more formal word thanquote and is often used in more formal situations, for example in descriptions of legal cases.* cite 较 quote 正式，常用于较正式的场合中，如说明法律案件。
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to mention/refer to/speak of/cite/quote sb/sth as sb/sthto mention/refer to/cite/quote a(n) example/instance/case of sthfrequently/often mentioned/referred to/spoken of/cited/quotedthe example mentioned/referred to/cited/quoted above/earlier/previously