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quote

/kwoʊt/
English Definition
v./n. repeat someone’s words
中文释义
引用,引述
Example Sentence

In her essay on climate change, she chose to quote a prominent glaciologist to support her argument.

在她关于气候变化的文章中,她选择引用一位著名冰川学家的观点来支持她的论点。

Synonyms
cite repeat recite
Antonyms
paraphrase misquote
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
quote (quote)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “quote”?

  1. A Give, bestow
  2. B Trade by exchange
  3. C Repeat someone’s words
  4. D Concentrate, center
Show answer

C — Repeat someone’s words. “quote” means repeat someone’s words.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “repeat someone’s words”?

  1. A focus
  2. B barter
  3. C quote
  4. D grant
Show answer

C — quote. “quote” means repeat someone’s words.

Common questions about “quote”

What does “quote” mean?

quote — repeat someone’s words. In Chinese: 引用,引述.

How do you pronounce “quote”?

quote is pronounced /kwoʊt/.

How is “quote” used in a sentence?

In her essay on climate change, she chose to quote a prominent glaciologist to support her argument. (在她关于气候变化的文章中,她选择引用一位著名冰川学家的观点来支持她的论点。)

What are synonyms for “quote”?

cite, repeat, recite — all close in meaning to quote (repeat someone’s words).

What is the opposite of “quote”?

paraphrase, misquote — each the opposite of quote (repeat someone’s words).

Is “quote” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. quote is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “quote”?

quote (quote)

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