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CITED 音标拼音: [s'ɑɪtəd] [s'ɑɪtɪd] Cite \ Cite\, v. t. [ imp. & p. p. { Cited}; p. pr. & vb. n. { Citing}] [ F. citer, fr. L. citare, intens. of cire, ci[= e] re, to put in motion, to excite; akin to Gr.? to go, Skr. ? to sharpen.] 1. To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear, as before a court; to summon. [ 1913 Webster] The cited dead, Of all past ages, to the general doom Shall hasten. -- Milton. [ 1913 Webster] Cited by finger of God. -- De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster] 2. To urge; to enjoin. [ R.] -- Shak. [ 1913 Webster] 3. To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another. [ 1913 Webster] The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. -- Shak. [ 1913 Webster] 4. To refer to or specify, as for support, proof, illustration, or confirmation. [ 1913 Webster] The imperfections which you have cited. -- Shak. [ 1913 Webster] 5. To bespeak; to indicate. [ Obs.] [ 1913 Webster] Aged honor cites a virtuous youth. -- Shak. [ 1913 Webster] 6. ( Law) To notify of a proceeding in court. -- Abbot Syn: To quote; mention, name; refer to; adduce; select; call; summon. See { Quote}. [ 1913 Webster]
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