quote
第三人称
quotes
现在进行时
quoting
过去式
quoted
过去完成时
quoted
1
引用, 复述
to say the exact sentence or group of words someone else used in a movie, book, etc.
及物动词
- During his presentation, he quoted a famous line from "The Godfather": "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
- He often quotes Yoda from "Star Wars," saying, "Do or do not, there is no try."
- The professor quoted Albert Einstein's famous statement, "Imagination is more important than knowledge."
- The coach quoted the motivational speech from "Rocky" to inspire his team.
- The politician quoted Winston Churchill, saying, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."
同义词：
2
引用, 提及
to use a specific statement, source, etc. as evidence or an example
及物动词
- In his essay, the author quoted several experts to support his argument on climate change.
在他的文章中，作者引用了几位专家来支持他关于气候变化的论点。
- 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。
- The student quoted a historical document to support his argument about the cultural significance of a particular event.
这位学生引用了一份历史文件来支持他关于某一特定事件文化意义的论点。
同义词：
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引用, 指出
to indicate or signify the beginning of a direct quotation
- According to the witness, quote, 'I saw the suspect running from the scene.'
据目击者称，引用，'我看到嫌疑人从现场逃跑。'
- 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。'
- The plaintiff stated, quote, 'I witnessed the accident.'
原告陈述道，引用，'我目睹了事故。'
- The letter reads, quote, 'I cannot tell a lie.'
信中写道，引用，'我不能说谎。'
- According to the study findings, quote, 'Over 70% of participants reported improved health.'
根据研究结果，引用，'超过70%的参与者报告健康有所改善。'
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报价, 估算成本
to estimate how much money something will cost
- The contractor quoted us $10,000 for the kitchen renovation.
承包商给我们报价10,000美元用于厨房装修。
- 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。
- The insurance company quoted a monthly premium of $150 for the coverage.
保险公司报价每月150美元的保费以获取保险。
- The travel agent quoted $2,000 for the all-inclusive vacation package.
旅行社报价2000美元的全包度假套餐。
- The graphic designer quoted $500 for creating a logo for our business.
平面设计师报价500美元为我们公司设计一个标志。