give or mention as an example
quote a passage, book or author, especially as an authority
mention as worthy of praise
give a summon to (sb)
"the student's essay failed to list several important citations"
"the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"
"the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
"he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
"he referenced his colleagues' work"
"He quoted the Bible to her"
"He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"
I cite the whole three verses.
出自: Pope
He cited Ovid as having said this, and Meleager that, in praise of a fine head of hair.
出自: R. Graves
After announcing this new industrial plan the White Paper cited the need for skilled labour.
出自: J. F. Kennedy
The poem's last linesssometimes cited as a memorable evocation of urban violence.
出自: I. Hamilton