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单词 cite
释义 cite
\ˈsīt, usu -īd.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle French citer to cite, summon, from Latin citare to put in motion, summon, from citus quick, from past participle of cire, ciēre to put in motion, excite — more at hight
1.
 a. : to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear before a court : summon
 b. obsolete : to summon to some action : arouse, excite
  < cite the young desires — William Shenstone >
2. : to quote by way of evidence, authority, proof
 < a list of Biblical phrases cited in a recent volume — J.L.Lowes >
3.
 a. : to bring to mind : recall
  < citing praise >
  < cite his virtuous life >
  : refer to : know
  < these irregulars, cited as the duke's scouts >
 b. : to name formally, typically in commendation or praise
  < cited by the trustees for his work in public health >
 c. : to name in a citation
4. : to bring forward, mention, call to another's attention especially as an example, proof, or precedent
 < one could cite other examples without number — B.N.Cardozo >
5. [Spanish citar, from Latin citare] of a bullfighter : to challenge or provoke (a bull) especially by a movement of the cape
Synonyms:
 advance, adduce, allege: cite indicates bringing forward as relevant, cogent, and specific in an argument, inquiry, or discussion
  < many works also have been the product of extensive consultation …, Child's English and Scottish Ballads, to cite … one of the very great monuments — F.N.Robinson >
  < Columbus had also some objective evidence to cite — G.C.Sellery >
  advance stresses the notion of bringing forward for or as if for consideration, discussion, analysis without implications about its validity
  < once or twice psychoanalysts have advanced that idea to me as a theoretical possibility — Bernard De Voto >
  < the story may well be regarded as untrue, as it was not advanced until six centuries after Amr's death — Encyc. Americana >
  adduce is close to cite in its suggestions about bringing forth as evidence; it may lack some of the specific suggestion of the latter
  < the old arguments from miracle and prophecy are now seldom adduced — W.R.Inge >
  < numerous examples to the contrary might be adduced from the history of the Catholic church or of the socialist movement — M.R.Cohen >
  allege may indicate bringing forward and stating or affirming without proving
  < younger scholars nevertheless can allege a very strong point on their side and win at least a debater's victory — Howard M. Jones >
  allege may stress doubt about an assertion and convey a warning and a disclaimer of responsibility for the truth of whatever is under discussion
  < the presence, real or alleged, of some hostile group — John Dewey >
Synonym: see in addition quote.
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