Definitions
v. To mention a source or example supporting a statement.
引用；引证
v. To give something as a reason or explanation.
举出；列举
Example
Please cite the book you used for your project.
请注明你做项目时参考的那本书。
Researchers often cite access to green spaces as an important factor in improving urban residents' mental health.
研究人员经常指出，能否方便地使用绿地是改善城市居民心理健康的重要因素。
Collocations
- cite evidence
- cite a source
- cite an example
- cite as a reason
Word family
- citation (n.)
Synonyms
- quote
- reference
- mention
Usage tip
cite是引用；site是地点；sight是视力，三者同音。
FAQ
- What does cite mean?
- To mention a source or example supporting a statement. To give something as a reason or explanation.
- How is cite pronounced?
- UK /saɪt/, US /saɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
