cite, quote, repeat

这些动词均含“引用,复述”之意。

cite : 指引经据典以示证明或凭据。

The devil can cite Scripture for his own purpose.(魔鬼也能引经据典为自己辩护。)

Can you cite another case like this one?(你能举出与此相似的另一个例子吗?)

quote : 指不加剪裁的直接引用原文或原话。

The author frequently quoted Shakespeare.(作者不断地引用莎士比亚的话。)

Don't quote me on this, but I think the company is in serious difficulties.(不要向公司重复我所说的,可我认为公司面临着严重的困难。)

repeat : 仅强调口头或笔头重复别人的话或字句,并不必指明出处。

The children repeated the words after her in chorus.(孩子们跟她齐声朗读单词。)

Grandfather is forgetful and often repeats himself when he tells a story.(祖父很健忘,他讲故事时常重复。)

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