citation
UK/sai'teiʃәn/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
A reference to a source, quotation, or passage
引用，引证；引文
n.
An official summons or notice to appear, especially for an offense
传票；（违规）通知单，罚单
n.
A formal mention or award recognizing an achievement
嘉奖令，表彰
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcitemove, rouse, excite
+
-ationact, process, state
=citation
cite (call forth) + -ation (act/result noun) = the act or result of calling forth. The three senses match cite's three uses: calling forth a source (a reference), calling someone to answer (a summons), and calling someone out for honor (a commendation).
Common Collocations
- 1.a citation for因……的传票/嘉奖
- 2.footnote citation脚注引用
- 3.academic citation学术引用
- 4.receive a citation收到罚单/嘉奖
Example Sentences
- 1.
Every quotation in the essay needs a proper citation.
- 2.
She received a citation for parking in a restricted zone.
- 3.
The soldier was given a citation for outstanding bravery.