cite

1. V-T If you cite something, you quote it or mention it, especially as an example or proof of what you are saying. 引用[正式]

She cites a favourite poem by George Herbert. 她引用了一首她所喜愛的喬治·赫伯特的詩。

Domestic interest rates are often cited as a major factor affecting exchange rates. 國內(nèi)利率常常被援引為影響匯率的一個(gè)主要因素。

2. V-T 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. 引證

They cited Alex's refusal to return to the marital home. 他們援引了亞歷克斯拒絕重返婚后住所這一事實(shí)為證。

3. V-T If someone is cited, they are officially ordered to appear before a court. 傳訊[美國英語] [法律] [usu passive]

He is the owner of a restaurant chain that was cited for violations of child labour laws. 他是那個(gè)因違反童工法而被傳訊的餐飲連鎖店的業(yè)主。

4. V-T If a judge cites someone, he or she officially names them in a critical way in court. 指控[美國英語] [法律]

The judge ruled a mistrial and cited the prosecutors for outrageous misconduct. 法官裁定判決無效并且指控控方有極其不端的行為。