to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened

She cited three reasons why people get into debt. 她举出了人们为何负债的3个原因。

The company cited a 13 percent decline in new orders as evidence that overall demand for its products was falling. 公司举出新订单减少13%这一事实，以此来证明对其产品的总需求在下降。

to speak or write words taken from a particular writer or written work

She cites both T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf in her article. 她在文章中引用了T.S.艾略特和弗吉尼娅•吴尔夫的作品。

to officially name or mention someone or something in a law court, or to officially request someone to appear in a court of law

The lawyer cited two similar cases. 律师援引了两个类似的案例。

He has been cited as the co-respondent in the divorce case. 他作为这起离婚案的共同被告被传讯。

to praise someone in the armed forces publicly because of their brave actions

He was cited for bravery. 他因为勇敢而受到嘉奖。