cite /saɪt/ CET4 TEM4 ( citing, cited, cites )

• 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]

  例：

  She cites a favourite poem by George Herbert.

  她引用了一首她所喜爱的乔治·赫伯特的诗。

  例：

  Domestic interest rates are often cited as a major factor affecting exchange rates.

  国内利率常常被援引为影响汇率的一个主要因素。

• 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. 引证

  例：

  They cited Alex's refusal to return to the marital home.

  他们援引了亚历克斯拒绝重返婚后住所这一事实为证。

• 3. 

  V-T If someone is cited, they are officially ordered to appear before a court. 传讯 [美国英语] [法律] [usu passive]

  例：

  He is the owner of a restaurant chain that was cited for violations of child labour laws.

  他是那个因违反童工法而被传讯的餐饮连锁店的业主。

• 4. 

  V-T If a judge cites someone, he or she officially names them in a critical way in court. 指控 [美国英语] [法律]

  例：

  The judge ruled a mistrial and cited the prosecutors for outrageous misconduct.

  法官裁定判决无效并且指控控方有极其不端的行为。