cite

• 名词，指简短提及或引用来源、出处或他人言论的注释、引文；也可指被引用的文字或出处本身。

A noun referring to a short note or reference that acknowledges the source of information or a quoted passage.

1. Citation or referenceB2formal

   A short note or reference that acknowledges the source of information or a quoted passage.

   引用或参考文献

   • The author included a cite from a famous historian.
   • Each chapter ends with a cite for further reading.
   • Make sure to add a proper cite for every source you use.

   同义词citationquotationquotereferencesource

• 动词，指引用他人的话或作品，也指提及某事物作为例子或证据。

A verb used to indicate the act of quoting or referencing a source, or summoning someone to appear in a legal context.

1. Quote as evidenceB2formal

   To quote or refer to a source, especially as an authority or example.

   引用

   • The lawyer cited several precedents in her argument.
   • He cited a famous study to support his theory.
   • The article cites multiple experts on the topic.

   同义词adduceinstanceinvokementionquotereferencespecify

2. Mention as an exampleB2formal

   To mention something as an example or proof of something.

   举例说明

   • She cited the rising crime rate as a major concern.
   • The report cites poor management as the cause of the failure.
   • He cited his lack of experience as a reason for not applying.

   同义词adduceinstancementionnamequote

3. Summon to appearB2formal

   To officially order someone to appear in a court of law.

   传唤

   • He was cited for contempt of court.
   • The police cited the driver for speeding.
   • She was cited to appear before the judge next week.

   同义词callservesubpoenasummon