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cite
[英] [sait] [美] [saɪt] 生词本

vt.

n.

  • 易混淆的单词：CITE  

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1. VERB （尤指作为例证）引用，援引，提及 If you cite something, you quote it or mention it, especially as an example or proof of what you are saying. 

  • She cites a favourite poem by George Herbert...

    她引用了自己最喜爱的一首乔治·赫伯特的诗。

  • He cites just one example...

    他只引用了一个例子。

  • I am merely citing his reaction as typical of British industry...

    我仅以他为例来说明英国工业界的典型反应。

2. VERB (在案件中)指名,引证 To cite a person means to officially name them in a legal case. To cite a reason or cause means to state it as the official reason for your case. 

  • They cited Alex's refusal to return to the marital home...

    他们引证了亚历克斯拒绝回到婚后的家中一事。

  • Three admirals and a top Navy civilian will be cited for failing to act on reports of sexual assaults.

    3位海军上将和1位海军高级文员将被指名，原因是他们在接到性侵犯的举报后没有采取任何行动。

3. VERB 传唤;传讯 If someone is cited, they are officially ordered to appear before a court. 

  • The judge ruled a mistrial and cited the prosecutors for outrageous misconduct.

    法官裁定为无效审判，并以严重渎职为名传讯了检察官。

in BRIT, use 英国英语用 be summonsed
Verb

1. make reference to;

  • "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"

2. commend;

  • "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"

3. refer to;

  • "he referenced his colleagues' work"

4. repeat a passage from;

  • "He quoted the Bible to her"

5. refer to for illustration or proof;

  • "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"

6. advance evidence for

7. call in an official matter, such as to attend court

法律

  • 1.引证
  • 2.传唤
  • 3.援引
1. I can cite quite a few instances to illustrate.
我可以举出好几件事来说明。

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2. I'll just cite some figures for comparison.
我要引用一些数字作比较。

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3. It would be an endless task to cite such living examples.
这样的实例举不胜举。

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4. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
为了达到目的，魔鬼也会援引圣经。

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