cited

IPA/saɪt/
KK[sˈaɪtəd]IPA/saɪt/

cited — verb

  • citedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • citeds3rd person singular
  • citeding-ing form
  • citededpast simple

1. to point to a fact, example, or source in order to support what you are saying o

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to point to a fact, example, or source in order to support what you are saying or explain why something happened.

例句

Darius cited last year's flood reports during the town planning meeting.

cited + source used as evidence

The coach cited safety concerns when the team canceled practice.

同義詞
  • refer to

    broader and less strongly tied to proof or support

  • invoke

    more formal and often used for rules, principles, or authority

  • point to

    less formal and often used when evidence suggests a conclusion

反義詞
  • ignore

    means not to bring the evidence or reason into the discussion

文法句型

cited + source/fact/reason

cited + source/fact + as + support

cited + source/fact + to + explain

用法筆記

Often followed by the evidence or reason being brought forward, and sometimes by 'as' plus the point it supports. Distinguish from sense 2, where the focus is on repeating exact wording rather than backing an argument.

常見錯誤

❌The article cited about climate change.
✅The article cited several studies about climate change.
💡'cited' usually needs the fact, source, or reason that is being brought forward.
❌The report cited the delay because of heavy rain.
✅The report cited heavy rain as the reason for the delay.
💡this sense usually names the supporting fact first, then the claim or result.

2. to repeat or print words from a book, speech, law, or other text and show where

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to repeat or print words from a book, speech, law, or other text and show where they came from.

例句

Stephanie cited a line from the poem at the school assembly.

cited + line from a text

In the article, Owen cited Darwin's words to support the point.

同義詞
  • quote

    the closest everyday synonym and often the more direct choice

  • repeat

    less formal and does not always show the source

  • read out

    focuses on saying written words aloud rather than referencing them in writing

反義詞
  • paraphrase

    means to restate the idea in new words instead of giving the original wording

文法句型

cited + line/sentence/passage

cited + source + word for word

cited + exact wording

用法筆記

Usually used when a speaker or writer gives the actual words from a source, or clearly points readers to that wording. Distinguish from sense 1, where the material may support a point without being quoted exactly.

常見錯誤

❌She cited the novel roughly from memory.
✅She quoted the novel roughly from memory.
💡'cited' in this sense usually points to exact or clearly identified wording.
❌The review cited a new idea from the film.
✅The review mentioned a new idea from the film.
💡this sense is about words from a source, not just bringing up a topic.

3. to formally place a person or party on a court record, or require someone to com

3.動詞及物C1
釋義

to formally place a person or party on a court record, or require someone to come before the court.

例句

The clerk cited Owen to appear in court next Tuesday.

cited + person + to appear in court

Court papers cited Vikram as a witness in the housing dispute.

cited + person + as + witness

同義詞
  • summon

    focuses on ordering someone to appear before an authority

  • name

    broader and can refer to listing a person or party in a document

  • serve

    often refers to formally giving legal papers to someone

反義詞
  • release

    means to let someone go or remove the demand for appearance

文法句型

cited + person + to appear in court

cited + person + as + witness

cited + party + in + legal filing

用法筆記

Used in legal documents or court procedure. Distinguish from sense 1: here the court or filing formally names a person or party, or requires someone to appear, rather than simply using information as proof.

常見錯誤

❌The judge cited him to the court.
✅The judge cited him to appear in court.
💡after a person, this sense usually states the legal action or required appearance.
❌The article cited the company in the scandal.
✅The lawsuit cited the company in the scandal.
💡this sense belongs to official legal action, not ordinary news writing.

4. to formally praise a member of the armed forces in an official statement because

4.動詞及物C1
釋義

to formally praise a member of the armed forces in an official statement because of brave or important action.

例句

The army cited Adina for rescuing two children during the fire.

cited + person + for + brave action

Official papers cited Minh for bravery under enemy attack.

同義詞
  • commend

    formal word for praising someone publicly or officially

  • honor

    broader and can include many kinds of public recognition

  • decorate

    specifically focuses on giving a medal or award

反義詞
  • reprimand

    means to criticize someone officially instead of praising them

文法句型

cited + person + for + bravery

cited + person + in + official record

cited + person + at + ceremony

用法筆記

Mainly found in military or other highly formal official language. Distinguish from ordinary praise: this sense refers to a public commendation recorded by an authority.

常見錯誤

❌The school cited Lena for helping a classmate.
✅The army cited Lena for helping wounded soldiers.
💡this sense is mainly used for formal military commendation, not everyday thanks.
❌The coach cited Mia for a great game.
✅The regiment cited Mia for bravery during the mission.
💡ordinary sports praise does not use this official sense.