quote
/kwəʊt/ (bre, ipa) · /kwəʊt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkwōt also ˈkōt/ (ame, mw) · /kwoʊt/ (ame, ipa)
quote — verb
- quotepresent simple I / you / we / they
- quoteshe / she / it
- quotedpast simple
- quoting-ing form
1. To reproduce what someone else said or wrote, using their precise language and u
To reproduce what someone else said or wrote, using their precise language and usually naming the original speaker or writer.
In her speech, the professor quoted Marie Curie on the value of curiosity.
quote + [name] + on + [topic]
Arjun often quotes lines from his favourite films when chatting with friends.
The news article quoted the mayor without verifying the original recording.
Can you quote the exact sentence from the contract that mentions the deadline?
Stefan quoted a Bible passage so accurately that the whole class was impressed.
- paraphrase
to express the same idea using different words
文法句型
quote + noun phrase (a passage, a line, someone's words)
quote + someone + as + -ing form
用法筆記
Commonly used with direct speech in writing ('He quoted the CEO: "We will expand."'). In academic contexts, quoting requires citing the source.
常見錯誤
2. To mention a specific fact, figure, or case as support for a claim you are makin
To mention a specific fact, figure, or case as support for a claim you are making.
The journalist quoted unemployment figures to show the economic slowdown.
quote + [statistic] + to + [purpose]
Ife quoted several studies from medical journals during her presentation on vaccines.
To prove her point, the lawyer quoted a similar case from last year.
Kian quoted rising temperatures in the Arctic as evidence of climate change.
The report quoted customer satisfaction data from over two thousand respondents.
文法句型
quote + noun phrase (a fact, figure, example, statistic)
常見錯誤
3. To state what you will charge a buyer for a specific product, service, or job.
To state what you will charge a buyer for a specific product, service, or job.
The mechanic quoted us three hundred dollars to fix the brakes.
quote + someone + price + for + [service]
Several builders came to the house and quoted different prices for the renovation.
Gabriel asked three web designers to quote for building his company website.
The travel agency quoted a surprisingly low rate for the round trip to Tokyo.
Before hiring anyone, you should ask each painter to quote their full fee in writing.
文法句型
quote + someone + noun phrase (a price, a rate)
quote + noun phrase + for + [service/job]
quote for + [service/job]
用法筆記
This sense is common in business and service contexts. The price quoted is an estimate — the final cost may change if the scope of work changes.
常見錯誤
4. To place quotation marks around a written word or term to indicate that it is be
To place quotation marks around a written word or term to indicate that it is being used in an unusual, ironic, or self-aware way.
The author quoted the word 'experts' to suggest they were not truly knowledgeable.
quote + [word] + to + [purpose]
Ada quoted the term 'natural' to show the label had no official meaning.
Minho quoted the phrase 'urgent matter' in her email to joke about the delay.
People who work from home often quote the word 'office' to mean a spare room.
- put in quotes
more informal; common in spoken English
- enclose in quotation marks
more formal and technical
文法句型
quote + noun phrase (a word, a term)
用法筆記
This sense is most common in writing and editing. In informal speech, people say 'quote unquote' before or after a word to show the same meaning (e.g., 'He was, quote unquote, helping.').
quote — noun
- quotesingular
- quotesplural
1. A written or spoken statement of the amount of money that will be charged for a
A written or spoken statement of the amount of money that will be charged for a particular service or piece of work.
The plumber gave us a written quote for replacing the entire heating system.
quote + for + [work/project]
We received three different quotes and chose the cheapest contractor.
Make sure the quote includes the cost of materials as well as labour.
Yan asked for a free quote before agreeing to the kitchen renovation.
The builder's quote was much higher than what the materials actually cost.
文法句型
quote + for + [service/job]
用法筆記
A 'quote' (noun sense 1) is closely related to the verb 'quote' (sense 3). A quote is the actual price statement; a 'quote' is also called an 'estimate' or 'quotation' in formal business English.
常見錯誤
2. Either of the punctuation marks " " or ' ' used in writing to show that the word
Either of the punctuation marks " " or ' ' used in writing to show that the words they enclose are being quoted or referred to in a special way.
Put the article title in double quotes and the chapter name in single quotes.
in double quotes / in single quotes
Diego noticed that his name appeared in quotes throughout the document.
British English typically uses single quotes, while American English prefers double quotes.
The quotes around 'urgent' in the email made Zayd wonder if it truly was.
If you are quoting someone within a quote, use a different style of quotation marks.
- quotation marks
more formal name for the punctuation symbols
- speech marks
common in British English, especially for dialogue
文法句型
in quotes
put something in quotes
用法筆記
Often called 'quotation marks' in formal writing. In informal contexts, writers may call them 'speech marks' or simply 'quotes'. American English favours double quotes first; British English favours single quotes first.
常見錯誤
3. A short passage taken from a speech, book, poem, or other source and repeated by
A short passage taken from a speech, book, poem, or other source and repeated by someone else.
The article began with a famous quote from Nelson Mandela about education.
quote + from + [person/source]
Matthew wrote down his favourite quote from the novel and pinned it above his desk.
Ari's speech was full of inspiring quotes that the audience later shared on social media.
A good quote can make a presentation much more memorable for the listeners.
The teacher asked each student to find a quote that reflected their personal values.
文法句型
quote + from + [source]
用法筆記
This sense is interchangeable with 'quotation' in most contexts, though 'quote' is more common in informal speech. A quote is usually brief — longer passages are typically called 'extracts' or 'excerpts'.