cite

US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
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1.

引用, 引证

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.
他在研究论文中引用了几个来源。
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The lawyer cited a previous case to support his argument.
律师引用了一个先前的案例来支持他的论点。
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2.

提及, 列举

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.
她提到了他缺乏经验作为不雇用他的理由。
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The report cited several instances of misconduct.
报告列举了几起不当行为的例子。
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传唤, 开罚单

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

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He was cited for contempt of court.
他因藐视法庭而被传唤。
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The driver was cited for speeding.
司机因超速被传唤。
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