quote
Meaning: To repeat someone's words; a repeated phrase; a price estimate
Quote means to repeat words written or spoken by someone else, usually with attribution. As a noun, it's a passage or phrase that is quoted, or an estimated price for goods or services ('get a quote for the work'). 'Quotation' is the more formal noun form. 'Air quotes' are finger gestures mimicking quotation marks.
Examples
- She quoted Shakespeare in her speech. 她在演讲中引用了莎士比亚的话。Ella citó a Shakespeare en su discurso.彼女はスピーチでシェイクスピアを引用した。그녀는 연설에서 셰익스피어를 인용했다.
- The builder gave us a quote for the renovation. 装修工给我们报了一个翻新的价格。El constructor nos dio un presupuesto para la renovación.建築業者はリフォームの見積もりを出してくれた。건축업자가 리모델링 견적을 내주었다.
- That's one of my favourite quotes from the film. 那是我最喜欢的电影台词之一。Esa es una de mis citas favoritas de la película.それは映画の中で私が一番好きなセリフの一つだ。그것은 그 영화에서 내가 가장 좋아하는 대사 중 하나다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Medieval Latin 'quotare' meaning 'to number chapters', from Latin 'quotus' (which number, how many), from 'quot' (how many). Originally meant to mark a text with numbered references.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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