Quote

Pronunciation:kwōt

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noun

A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts.

对他人声明或思想的重复。

I found a funny quote about missing socks in the laundry: 'The socks are simply on vacation, not lost!'
Did you hear the quote from the scientist saying, 'If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you!'
My favorite quote from the news today was about how cats secretly rule the world and just let us think we do.

Quotes are often used in literature, speeches, and casual conversations to emphasize points or share wisdom.

verb

To repeat or copy out a group of words from a text or speech, typically with an indication that one is not the original author.

重复或抄写文本或演讲中的一组词，通常表明作者不是原作者。

The journalist decided to quote the mayor when he said, 'I’m not saying I’m Batman, but have you ever seen us in the same room together?'
I like to quote my dog when he says, 'If you’re happy and you know it, scratch your belly!'
After reading the latest viral tweet, I had to quote it: 'If 2021 were a fruit, it would be a pineapple: confusing and prickly!'

Quoting someone can give credibility to a statement and is often seen in academic writing, journalism, and casual conversations.

noun

A formal statement of the estimated cost for a specific job or service.

对特定工作或服务的估计成本的正式声明。

I received a quote from the plumber that included a warning: 'If you hear me sing while working, it means something’s gone really wrong!'
The moving company gave me a quote so high that I considered calling my cousin who only has a pickup truck for help!
After requesting a quote for my car repairs, I jokingly thought it was cheaper to just learn to walk instead.

In business, quotes help clients understand costs before deciding on a service.