引用
To repeat or copy out words from a text or speaker, typically with an indication that one is not the original author. Essential for academic integrity.
Examples
3 of 5他引用了一位名人的话来支持自己的观点。
He quoted a famous person's words to support his viewpoint.
这篇文章引用了大量的统计数据。
This article cites a large amount of statistical data.
请在报告中引用最新的市场调查结果。
Please cite the latest market research results in the report.
Word Family
Memory Tip
引 (yǐn) means to lead or draw; 用 (yòng) means to use. Drawing words from elsewhere to use them.
Quick Quiz
为了证明他的论点，他___了去年的调查报告。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 引用
Examples
他引用了一位名人的话来支持自己的观点。
everydayHe quoted a famous person's words to support his viewpoint.
这篇文章引用了大量的统计数据。
academicThis article cites a large amount of statistical data.
请在报告中引用最新的市场调查结果。
businessPlease cite the latest market research results in the report.
这本小说被广泛引用。
formalThis novel is widely quoted.
我只是引用了一下他的原话。
informalI just quoted his original words.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
引用格式
citation format
引用次数
citation count
如上所述引用
cited as above
Often Confused With
利用 means 'to make use of' or 'exploit', while 引用 specifically means 'to quote' or 'cite'.
Usage Notes
A key verb for IELTS Task 2 and general academic writing tasks.
Common Mistakes
Students often forget to provide the source after using '引用'.
Memory Tip
引 (yǐn) means to lead or draw; 用 (yòng) means to use. Drawing words from elsewhere to use them.
Word Origin
To lead (引) and apply (用) existing text.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
为了证明他的论点，他___了去年的调查报告。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 引用
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呈现
B1To present, show, or display a certain appearance, state, or characteristic. It is a more formal and academic way to say 'show' or 'look like'.
总体
B1Overall; total; general. It refers to the whole of something rather than its individual parts.
回顾
B1To look back on past events or to review a period of history. In academic papers, it refers to summarizing previous research or findings.
驳斥
B1To refute or contradict an opinion, theory, or allegation with evidence or logic.
综上所述
B1To summarize all the points mentioned above; in conclusion; to sum up.
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