1. to repeat the exact words someone else has said or written
引用、引述（他人的話語或文字）
She quoted a famous line from the poem.
她引用了詩中的一句名言。
The article quotes several experts on the issue.
這篇文章引用了幾位專家對此議題的看法。
Quote Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
quote
verb
快速理解
What does "Quote" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Quote"?
「quote」作為動詞，主要表示引用他人的話語或提供價格。
- 1
引用話語
EN: to repeat the exact words spoken or written by someone else
翻譯: 重複他人說過或寫過的原話
- 2
引述來源
EN: to mention a source or author to support a statement
翻譯: 提及來源或作者以支持某個論點
- 3
報價
EN: to state the price for a job, service, or product
翻譯: 說明一項工作、服務或產品的價格
小提醒：注意「quote」和「cite」的細微差別。在學術寫作中，「cite」更常用於指引用參考文獻，而「quote」則強調逐字重複原文。
發音（How to Pronounce "Quote" in English）
How to pronounce "Quote" in English?"Quote" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Quote" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“When I was 17,, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right".”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Quote"?How does "Quote" change by context?
2. to give an estimated price for a job or service
報價、開價
The contractor quoted $5,000 for the renovation.
承包商對裝修工程的報價是五千美元。
Could you please quote me a price for shipping?
可以請您給我一個運費的報價嗎？
3. to mention or refer to something as evidence or authority
援引、提出（作為依據或權威）
He quoted the law to support his argument.
他援引法律來支持自己的論點。
The report quotes statistics from last year's survey.
這份報告引用了去年調查的統計數據。
4. to state the current market price of a stock, currency, or commodity
報（股票、貨幣或商品的）市價
The system quotes the stock price in real-time.
該系統即時報出股票價格。
The dollar was quoted at 31.5 against the local currency.
美元對當地貨幣的報價是31.5。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Quote"?How to make natural sentences with "Quote"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| quote + (source) | 引用（來源） | She quoted Shakespeare in her speech. (她在演講中引用了莎士比亞。) |
| quote + (person) + as saying + clause | 引述（某人）說… | The newspaper quoted the mayor as saying he would resign. (報紙引述市長說他將會辭職。) |
| quote + price/figure/amount | 報價；提出（價格/數字） | The contractor quoted a price of $10,000 for the job. (承包商對這項工作的報價是一萬美元。) |
| be quoted at + price | 報價為… | The shares are currently quoted at $50. (該股票目前的報價是50美元。) |
| quote + reference number | 提供/引用（參考編號） | Please quote your order number when contacting customer service. (聯繫客服時請提供您的訂單編號。) |
用法說明
How is "Quote" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Quote"?
quote doing vs quote to do
- quote doing 通常用於引述一個持續的、習慣性的或一般性的行為或事實。
- quote to do 則常用於引述一個具體的、一次性的或特定目的的行為，尤其是在引述指示、建議或未來計畫時。
- 在引述他人的話語或文字時，兩種結構都可能出現，但 quote doing 更側重引述內容本身，而 quote to do 則更側重引述的意圖或目的。
- 在正式或書面引述中，quote to do 結構可能更為常見，尤其是在引述規則、法律條文或官方聲明時。 EN: The article quotes the CEO saying that the company is expanding its operations. 翻譯: 文章引述執行長的話，說公司正在擴展業務。
EN:The manual quotes the manufacturer to warn users against disassembling the device.
翻譯:手冊引述製造商的說明，以警告使用者不要拆卸裝置。
總結建議
在引述一般性陳述或事實時，使用 quote doing；當引述帶有特定目的、指示或未來行動的內容時，則使用 quote to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Quote" and similar words?How to choose "Quote" vs alternatives?
quote vs cite
「quote」強調逐字逐句地引用原文，而「cite」則著重於提及出處或引用來支持論點，不一定逐字複製。
quote vs paraphrase
「quote」是逐字引用，而「paraphrase」是用自己的話重新表述原文的意思。
quote vs repeat
「quote」特指引用他人的話或文字，而「repeat」只是重複說或做某事，不一定是引用。
口語用法
How is "Quote" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Quote"?
引述
在對話中，用來直接引述某人說過的話，常與「說」、「寫」等動詞連用。 EN: She just walked in and was like, "I can't believe you did that!" 翻譯: 她走進來就直接說：「我真不敢相信你做了那種事！」
EN:He quoted the manager: "We need to work overtime this weekend."
翻譯:他引述經理的話：「我們這個週末需要加班。」
語氣強調
用於重複或強調某個詞語、短語，以表達諷刺、懷疑或引起注意。 EN: He's going to "fix" the car? Last time he tried, it wouldn't start for a week. 翻譯: 他要去「修理」那輛車？上次他試過之後，車子一個禮拜都發不動。
EN:So you had a "little" argument? The neighbors said they heard shouting.
翻譯:所以你們只是「小小的」爭吵？鄰居說他們聽到了叫喊聲。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，作為口語中的填充詞，類似於「就是」、「那個」。 EN: The vibe of the place was... quote... "eclectic and artsy." 翻譯: 那個地方的氛圍是…就是…「混搭又很有藝術感」。
EN:His response was, quote, "not at this time."
翻譯:他的回應是，那個，「目前不考慮」。
注意：在正式書寫中，應避免將「quote」用作填充詞或非正式的引述標記，應使用正式的引號或引述格式。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Quote"?What fixed phrases with "Quote" should I remember?
quote a price
quote + [noun]
報價
quote from
quote + from + [source]
引用自
quote directly
quote + [adverb]
直接引用
quote someone as saying
quote + [person] + as saying
引述某人的話說
be widely quoted
be + [adverb] + quoted
被廣泛引用
quote a passage
quote + [noun]
引用一段文字
quote chapter and verse
quote + [idiomatic phrase]
詳細引述出處（原指聖經章節）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Quote"?Which "Quote" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×She quoted the Bible, "Love your neighbor."
✓She quoted from the Bible, "Love your neighbor."
當引用來源是書籍、文件或作品時，通常使用 'quote from' 來表示從中摘錄。單獨使用 'quote' 可能暗示引用的是整本書或一個具體的物件，而非其中的一段文字。
×Can you quote me that price again?
✓Can you give me that quote again? / Can you repeat that quote?
在商業情境中，'quote' 作為名詞指「報價」。動詞 'quote' 是「提出報價」的行為。要求對方重複報價時，應使用名詞形式 'quote'，或使用 'repeat the quote'。動詞 'quote' 後面通常接報價內容或對象（如 'quote a price', 'quote someone'）。
×He was quoted saying that the economy will improve.
✓He was quoted as saying that the economy will improve.
在被動語態中，描述某人被引述說了某些話時，需要使用 'be quoted as saying/claiming/stating etc.' 的結構。省略 'as' 是不正確的。
×She always quotes famous phrases in her essays.
✓She always quotes famous passages/authorities in her essays.
'phrase' 指短語或慣用語。'quote' 的對象通常是較長的段落、句子、或說話者/作者。更地道的用法是 'quote a passage/line'（引用一段文字）或 'quote an author/expert'（引用一位作者/專家）。
×I will quote you on Monday for the project.
✓I will get back to you with a quote on Monday for the project.
'quote you' 可能被誤解為「引用你的話」。在商業溝通中，若要表示「（我）會提供報價給你」，更清晰準確的說法是 'give/send/provide you with a quote' 或 'get back to you with a quote'。'Quote you' 更常意為「引用你的話」或「向你報價」（動詞+對象）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Quote"?What are tense/participle forms of "Quote"?
quotes(3rd_singular)quoting(present_participle)quoted(past)quoted(past_participle)