quote
gb/kwˈoʊt/ us/kwˈoʊt/
B1
Английски
~ 2200
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B1
action
1
Repeat someone's exact words
To say or write the same words someone else said or wrote.
Модел на употреба:
to quote [someone/something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'quote' with 'mention'; 'quote' must be the exact words, not just referring to something.
Синоними
recite (Implies speaking from memory rather than citing a source.)
Антоними
paraphrase (To express the same idea using different words instead of repeating exactly.)
Колокации
quote a source
|quote a passage
|quote someone directly
|quote from memory
Теми
communication
|media
|literature
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She quoted Shakespeare in her speech.
- The article quoted the president's statement.
- He often quotes lines from movies.
Примери за учащи
- I want to quote my teacher.
- She quoted a famous writer.
- He likes to quote his favorite book.
Съществително
B1
entity
2
Exact words from another source
Words from someone else that you say or write exactly the same.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use 'quote' instead of 'quotation' in formal writing; 'quote' is more common in speech.
Синоними
citation (More formal; often refers to academic sources.)
Антоними
paraphrase (A restatement in different words rather than an exact repetition.)
Колокации
famous quote
|short quote
|memorable quote
|pull a quote
Теми
communication
|literature
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The book begins with a quote from Einstein.
- She collects inspirational quotes.
- That quote is often misattributed.
Примери за учащи
- I like this quote from the movie.
- This is a famous quote.
- He wrote down the quote in his notebook.
Глагол
B2
action
3
State a price for something
To say how much money something will cost.
Модел на употреба:
to quote [someone] [a price]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'quote' with 'invoice'; a quote is given before payment, an invoice after.
Синоними
estimate (Suggests an approximate cost, not always fixed.)
Антоними
charge without notice (To demand payment without telling the cost beforehand.)
Колокации
quote a price
|quote a rate
|quote a figure
Теми
business
|commerce
|finance
Примери
- The mechanic quoted me $300 for the repair.
- They quoted a lower price than their competitors.
- Can you quote me for the whole project?
Примери за учащи
- The shop quoted me $50.
- He quoted a price for the work.
- They quoted $10 for the meal.
Съществително
B2
entity
4
Stated cost for something
The amount of money someone says something will cost before you buy it.
Синоними
estimate (An approximate cost; may not be final.)
Антоними
final bill (The actual amount charged after work is done.)
Колокации
get a quote
|ask for a quote
|written quote
Теми
business
|commerce
|finance
Примери
- We asked three companies for quotes.
- The builder gave us a written quote.
- Their quote was higher than expected.
Примери за учащи
- I got a quote from the shop.
- The quote was $100.
- She asked for a quote before buying.
Граматика
Речникова форма
quote
IPA
GB/kwˈoʊt/
US/kwˈoʊt/
Срички и ударение
quote (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (quote)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: quote
- Plural: quotes
Verb
- Base: quote
- 3rd Person Singular: quotes
- Present Participle: quoting
- Past: quoted
Семейство думи
Изрази
quote unquote
1/kwˈoʊt ˈʌŋkwˈoʊt/
fixed phrase
Indicate quoted words or irony
Used when speaking to show that you are saying words exactly as someone else said them, or to show irony.
Примери
- He is, quote unquote, the best manager we've ever had.
- She said she was, quote unquote, too busy to help.
quote...unquote...
1/kwˈoʊtˈʌŋkwˈoʊt |/
fixed phrase
Mark start and end of quoted words in speech
Said before and after quoted words when speaking to show where the quotation starts and ends.
Примери
- He said, quote, I am innocent, unquote.
- Quote, this is the best pizza ever, unquote.
to quote someone on something
1/tə kwˈoʊt sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Repeat someone's words as evidence later
To use what someone said as proof later, especially if they deny it.
Примери
- You can quote me on that—I'll finish by Friday.
- Don't quote me on this, but I think they're getting married.