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单词 cite
释义
cite
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Word forms: cites , citing , cited
1. verb
If you cite something, you quote it or mention it, especially as an example or proof of what you are saying. [formal]
She cites a favourite poem by George Herbert. [VERB noun]
He cites just one example. [VERB noun]
I am merely citing his reaction as typical of British industry. [VERB noun + as]
Spain was cited as the most popular holiday destination. [be VERB-ed + as]
Synonyms: quote, name, evidence, advance  
2. verb
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. [VERB noun]
Three admirals and a top Navy civilian will be cited for failing to act on reports of sexual assaults. [be V-ed for v-ing]
3. verb
If someone is cited, they are officially ordered to appear before a court. [US, law]
The judge ruled a mistrial and cited the prosecutors for outrageous misconduct. [VERB noun]
regional note:   in BRIT, use be summonsed
Synonyms: summon, call, subpoena  
Collocations:
cite a failure
Two days after they turned up, he announced that he would not be running, citing his failure to assemble a broad coalition.
Times, Sunday Times
He cited the failure of successive governments to provide infrastructure for the neglected north.
Times, Sunday Times
It also cited a failure to land a highly rated quarterback.
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In particular, the article cited the failure to incorporate land use planning and a precise definition of blight in urban renewal legislation as problematic.
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cite a lack of
They cite a lack of knowledge regarding the original artist’s intent and point out that colorization can be misleading.
Smithsonian Mag
Blame for the situation has been passed between rail industry leaders, government ministers and train operating companies who all cite a lack of co-ordination in finding a resolution.
Times, Sunday Times
These hypotheses are rejected by the general medical community, who cite a lack of scientific evidence and the well-tested germ theory of disease.
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They cite the lack of enthusiasm by developers as the main reason to not implement sweeping, large scale change.
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In addition, bankers cite a lack of demand for loans from creditworthy businesses.
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cite a need
It prompted many trusts to review their homoeopathy contracts, and many cited the need for evidence of efficacy to justify funding.
Times, Sunday Times
Like its rivals, it withdrew its previously proposed final dividend of €0.809, citing the need to remain financially resilient.
Times,Sunday Times
Many who declined cited the need 'not to offend communities'.
Times, Sunday Times
He cited the need 'to demonstrate that our industry has made physical and cultural changes since the 'go-go' times and put customers first in all we do'.
Times, Sunday Times
Game cut its interim dividend from 1.67p to 1.0p per share, citing the need to increase investment in its stores.
Times, Sunday Times
cite a report
They were horrified then when the interior-ministry spokesman held the press conference in which he cited their report, attributing the cause of death to hitting the lever of the sunroof.
Times, Sunday Times
It cited a report that showed that the gap had widened to almost 900 million a year.
Times, Sunday Times
He then began citing their reports in his confrontations with some of his conservative guests on the program.
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cite a source
The newspaper did not cite a source for its report.
Houston Chronicle
Always cite your source, including date.
Times, Sunday Times
It didn't cite a source for the information.
Globe and Mail
In the case of an amazing but true story, citing the source makes it more believable.
Christianity Today
He said that there was no 'malevolent' intent and that he failed to cite his sources properly.
Times, Sunday Times
cite a study
And his assumptions allow him to cite a study from the 1920s to justify his pronouncements about bigotry today.
Christianity Today
The authors cite a study of the purchase of snow shovels in a snowstorm.
Times, Sunday Times
They cite a study in which 20 staff were asked to take a pulse without a watch.
Times, Sunday Times
It cited a study published last month that revealed 65 per cent backed low-traffic road schemes.
Times,Sunday Times
He cites a study in which students performed more creatively in a test if they were told to imagine that they were seven.
Times, Sunday Times
cite an example
They cite the example of one pension administrator moving data on members to another fund and making countless errors in the process.
Times, Sunday Times
To cite an example: ward records are not integrated with clinic records at the same hospital.
Times, Sunday Times
They cite the example of telecoms.
Times, Sunday Times
In the book he cites the examples of bread and pasta, made from the same ingredients.
Times,Sunday Times
She cites the example of two 100,000 pots invested over ten years; one charging 3.6 per cent, the other 1.2 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times
cite an incident
He later cited an incident that occurred in his student days as a good example of memetic replication.
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It cites the incident as a vital lesson learnt in the importance of racial and religious understanding and harmony.
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Several sources cited the incident as a contradiction to his claim to fiscal responsibility.
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cite an instance
But he doesn't cite any instance of somebody taking a position of such scope.
The Times Literary Supplement
Ford cites the instance of a fraudster who had stolen millions of pounds from his clients and then disappeared.
Times,Sunday Times
She cites an instance where she has to explain to their daughter why her father was talking to himself in the lavatory.
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cite confidentiality
He said that there were conditions attached to the interim order but declined to give details, citing confidentiality provisions of the process.
Times, Sunday Times
The corporation has long resisted publishing pay information, citing confidentiality deals and saying it feared it would lose top talent.
Times, Sunday Times
Naturally, his office refuses to say, citing confidentiality.
Times, Sunday Times
It has published less than 100 of the 490-odd pages, citing confidentiality and the danger of prejudicing inquiries.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: 引用
Japanese: 言及する
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