cite

US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
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1.

引用, 引證

quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work

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He cited several sources in his research paper.
他在研究論文中引用了幾個來源。
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The lawyer cited a previous case to support his argument.
律師引用了一個先前的案例來支持他的論點。
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2.

提及, 列舉

mention (something) as an example or in support of an argument

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She cited his lack of experience as a reason for not hiring him.
她提到了他缺乏經驗作為不雇用他的理由。
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The report cited several instances of misconduct.
報告列舉了幾起不當行為的例子。
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3.

傳喚, 開罰單

(of a court of law) order (a person) to appear in court

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He was cited for contempt of court.
他因藐視法庭而被傳喚。
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The driver was cited for speeding.
司機因超速被傳喚。
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