quotes; quoted; quoting
quotes; quoted; quoting
Learner's definition of QUOTE
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a [+ object] : to repeat (something written or said by another person) exactly引用,引述(别人的原话) —
often + from b [+ object] : to write or say the exact words of (someone)引用,引述(某人) -
He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.他援用莎士比亚的话开始了他的演讲。
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Can I quote you on that? [=can I tell other people that you said that?]我可以说这话是你说的吗?
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He was quoted as saying that there would be further delays. [=it was reported that he said that there would be further delays]援引他的话说,还会有进一步的延误。
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The reporter quoted the police chief as saying that an investigation would be launched soon.记者援引了警察局长的话,说很快就会展开调查。
c : to write or say a line or short section from (a piece of writing or a speech)摘录;摘引 [+ object]
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used in speech to show that you are exactly repeating someone else's words原话是 -
When I asked him if he'd be seeing her again, he said, quote, “Not if I can help it.”当我问他是否会再见她时,他的原话是,“如果我忍得住就不会。”
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He said, and I quote, “Not if I can help it.”他说,我用他的原话,“如果我能忍住就不会。”
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often followed by unquote常接unquote -
She said it was quote, “time for a change,” unquote.她说(原话起),“是变革的时候了”(原话止)。
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He said he's been living under, quote, unquote, “intense pressure.”他说他一直生活在,(引文开始)“沉重的压力下”(引文结束)。
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[+ object] : to mention (something) as an example to support an idea or statement引证;举例说明 3 [+ object]
a : to tell someone the price at which something can be bought or done报价;开价 —
often + for b finance : to state the current price of (something, such as a stock)为(股票等)报牌价,报市价 —
usually used as (be) quoted通常用作(be) quoted 2 quote /ˈkwoʊt/ noun
plural quotes
plural quotes
Learner's definition of QUOTE
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Each chapter of the book began with an inspirational quote.本书的每一章都以令人鼓舞的引语开头。
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She included quotes from the poem in her essay.她在自己的文章中引用了这首诗的诗句。
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The article included quotes from the mayor and several councilors.这篇文章援引了市长和几位政务会委员的原话。
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The price quotes exceeded our expectations.这几份报价超出了我们的预期。
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I checked the stock quotes online.我在网上查询股票行情。