1. | ~ sth (as sth) 提及(原因);举出(示例);列举to mention sth as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying |
He cited his heavy workload as the reason for his breakdown. 他提到繁重的工作负荷是导致他精神崩溃的原因。 |
2. | ~ sth 引用;引述;援引to speak or write the exact words from a book, an author, etc. |
3. | ~ sb (for sth) 传唤;传讯to order sb to appear in court; to name sb officially in a legal case |
She was cited in the divorce proceedings. 她在离婚诉讼中被传唤。 |
4. | ~ sb (for sth) 嘉奖;表彰;表扬to mention sb officially or publicly because they deserve special praise |
He was cited for bravery. 他因表现勇敢而得到嘉奖。 |