vt.

1. 引用；引……为证；举出
   The lawyer cited a previous case to support his argument.

   律师引用了以前的案例来支持他的论点。

   It's no use citing the Bible to someone who doesn't believe in God.

   对不信上帝的人引用《圣经》是无用的。

2. 表扬，表彰；传令嘉奖[（+for）]
   The soldier was cited for bravery in battle.

   该士兵因作战勇敢而受到嘉奖。

3. 【律】传唤，传讯
4. 想起

v.

1. quote (a book or author) as evidence for an argument.
   ▸mention as an example.
2. mention (someone, especially a soldier) in an official report for a praiseworthy act.
3. Law  summon to appear in a law court.