to quote
01
引用, 复述
to say the exact sentence or group of words someone else used in a movie, book, etc.
Transitive: to quote sb | to quote a sentence or passage
例子
He often quotes Yoda from " Star Wars, " saying, " Do or do not, there is no try. "
02
引用, 提及
to use a specific statement, source, etc. as evidence or an example
Transitive: to quote a source
例子
The historian quoted primary sources from the era to provide evidence for her research.
这位历史学家引用了那个时代的主要来源，为她的研究提供了证据。
03
引用, 指出
to indicate or signify the beginning of a direct quotation
例子
We hold these truths to be self-evident, quote, ' that all men are created equal.'
我们认为这些真理是不言而喻的，引用，'人人生而平等。'
04
报价, 估算成本
to estimate how much money something will cost
Ditransitive: to quote sb an amount of money
Transitive: to quote an amount of money for a service
例子
The car mechanic quoted $ 500 for the repairs to the engine.
汽车修理工报价500美元修理发动机。
Quote
01
引号, 引用
(plural) another way of saying quotation marks
例子
She used quotes to highlight the exact words of the famous author in her essay.
她在论文中使用了引号来突出著名作者的原话。
02
引用, 摘录
a sentence from a speech, book, etc. that is repeated somewhere else because it is wise or interesting
例子
She framed her favorite quote, " Carpe diem, " and hung it above her desk as a daily inspiration.
她把她最喜欢的引语“Carpe diem”装裱起来，挂在桌子上方作为日常灵感。
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