vt.

1. 背诵；朗诵，当众吟诵
   My little daughter likes reciting poetry in public.

   我的小女儿喜欢当众背诵诗歌。

2. 叙述；详述
   He recited the day's adventures.

   他详细叙述了那一天的冒险经历。

3. 历数，列举
   She took pleasure in reciting the list of scenic spots around the town.

   她很乐意地历数该镇周围的风景点。

4. 【律】书面陈述（事实）
5. 【美】背（课文）；回答（有关课文的提问）

vi.

1. 背诵；朗诵
2. 【美】背课文；回答提问
   The teacher called on me to recite.

   老师叫我背课文。

v.

1. repeat aloud (a poem or passage) from memory before an audience.
2. state (names, facts, etc.) in order.