单词 | cite |
释义 | cite cite1 —citable, citeable, adj. —citer, n. /suyt/, v.t., cited, citing. 1. to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), esp. as an authority: He cited the Constitution in his defense. 2. to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example: He cited many instances of abuse of power. 3. to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court. 4. to call to mind; recall: citing my gratitude to him. 5. Mil. to mention (a soldier, unit, etc.) in orders, as for gallantry. 6. to commend, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty. 7. to summon or call; rouse to action. [1400-50; late ME < LL citare to summon before a church court; in L, to hurry, set in motion, summon before a court, freq. of ciere to move, set in motion] cite2 /suyt/, n. citation (defs. 7, 8). [by shortening] |
随便看 |
|
英语词典包含168451条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。