| 单词 | cite |
| 释义 | cite 1. a. b. obsolete < cite the young desires — William Shenstone > 2. < a list of Biblical phrases cited in a recent volume — J.L.Lowes > 3. a. < citing praise > < cite his virtuous life > : refer to : know < these irregulars, cited as the duke's scouts > b. < cited by the trustees for his work in public health > c. 4. < one could cite other examples without number — B.N.Cardozo > 5. Synonyms: < many works also have been the product of extensive consultation …, Child's English and Scottish Ballads, to cite … one of the very great monuments — F.N.Robinson > < Columbus had also some objective evidence to cite — G.C.Sellery > advance stresses the notion of bringing forward for or as if for consideration, discussion, analysis without implications about its validity < once or twice psychoanalysts have advanced that idea to me as a theoretical possibility — Bernard De Voto > < the story may well be regarded as untrue, as it was not advanced until six centuries after Amr's death — Encyc. Americana > adduce is close to cite in its suggestions about bringing forth as evidence; it may lack some of the specific suggestion of the latter < the old arguments from miracle and prophecy are now seldom adduced — W.R.Inge > < numerous examples to the contrary might be adduced from the history of the Catholic church or of the socialist movement — M.R.Cohen > allege may indicate bringing forward and stating or affirming without proving < younger scholars nevertheless can allege a very strong point on their side and win at least a debater's victory — Howard M. Jones > allege may stress doubt about an assertion and convey a warning and a disclaimer of responsibility for the truth of whatever is under discussion < the presence, real or alleged, of some hostile group — John Dewey > Synonym: see in addition quote. |
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