quote

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

¹ quote /ˈkwoʊt/ verb

quotes; quoted; quoting

¹ quote

/ˈkwoʊt/

verb

quotes; quoted; quoting

Learner's definition of QUOTE

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。
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？
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。
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]

[no object]

— + from

d — 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。”
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。”

— 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）。
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）。

[+ object] : to mention (something) as an example to support an idea or statement引证；举例说明

She said this kind of occurrence is common, and she quoted [=cited] several instances of almost identical behavior.她说这种情况很常见，还举出了好几个行为几乎完全相同的事例。

[+ object]

a : to tell someone the price at which something can be bought or done报价；开价 — often + for

The sales associate quoted (us) an unreasonably high price for the car.销售助理对这辆车的报价高得离谱。

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

Shares for the stock are being quoted at $68.这只股票的牌价现在报每股68美元。
a list of companies that are quoted on the stock exchange [=companies whose stocks are sold on the stock exchange]在证券交易所挂牌交易的企业的名单

² quote /ˈkwoʊt/ noun

plural quotes

² quote

/ˈkwoʊt/

noun

plural quotes

Learner's definition of QUOTE

[count]

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。
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。
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。
The price quotes exceeded our expectations.这几份报价超出了我们的预期。
I checked the stock quotes online.我在网上查询股票行情。