n.

1. 引用；引证；列举
2. 【律】传票
3. 褒扬
   He received an open citation for saving the lives of two people.

   他因为救了两条生命而受到公开表扬。

n.

1. a quotation from or reference to a book or author.
2. a mention of a praiseworthy act in an official report.
   ▸a note accompanying an award, giving reasons for it.
3. Law  a reference to a former case, used as guidance or in support of an argument.
4. N. Amer. a summons to appear in court.