cite

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]

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。

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

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]

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]

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。