| 单词 | quotation |
| 例句 | quotationquotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ noun ► quotation AWL a sentence or phrase from a book or speech that you repeat in your own speech or writing. You use a quotation because it is interesting or funny, or because it supports what you are saying: ► quote AWL quote means the same as quotation but sounds more informal: ► reference something that you say or write that mentions someone or something else: ► citation AWL (formal) a quotation or reference to another person’s sentence or phrase in writing. A citation usually includes information about where the quotation comes from, so someone can find more information if he or she is interested: SYNONYM CHECKQuotation or quote?You can use both quotation and quote about words that you take from writing or speeches, but quote sounds more informal than quotation: I started the essay with a short quotation/quote from Shakespeare.When you are repeating a sentence or phrase from informal speech or an interview, you should use quote. Don’t say: The newspaper article included quotations from the candidates. Say: The newspaper article included quotes from the candidates. |
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