citation
gb/saɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/saɪtˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglés
~ 6300
hivatkozás, forrásmegjelölés, bírság, büntetőcédula, elismerő oklevél, méltatás, idézet
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
1
hivatkozás
B2
Patrón de uso:
include a citation to [source]
Every fact in your paper must have a proper citation.
A dolgozatodban minden tényhez megfelelő hivatkozást kell megadni.
The journal rejected the article because several citations were missing.
A folyóirat elutasította a cikket, mert több hivatkozás hiányzott.
Please follow APA style for all in-text citations and your reference list.
Her thesis includes detailed citations for all statistics and quotations.
The editor asked him to check every citation in the bibliography.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The teacher said we must add a citation for each quote.
A tanár azt mondta, hogy minden idézethez meg kell adnunk a hivatkozást.
I used a website, but I forgot to write the citation.
Használtam egy weboldalt, de elfelejtettem megadni a hivatkozást.
This book shows examples of APA citations.
He checked that all the citations in his essay were correct.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse 'citation' with 'quote' or 'quotation'. A 'quote' is the exact words you repeat; a 'citation' is the information that shows where those words or ideas came from. Some also mix up the spelling with 'site' or 'sight'.
Significado
reference to the source of information
Colocaciones
in-text citation
|proper citation
|citation style
|bibliographic citation
|add a citation
|full citation
Sinónimos
reference (More general; can mean any mention of a source, not just a formal, formatted note in academic writing.)
Antónimos
plagiarism (Describes using someone’s work without giving a citation or credit, the opposite of correctly referencing a source.)
Temas
education
|writing
|research
|communication
Definición
A line or note in writing that shows where information or words came from, such as a book, article, or website.
A written reference in a piece of writing that clearly identifies the source of information, ideas, or quoted words.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
bírság
B1
Patrón de uso:
receive a citation for [offense]
The officer issued me a citation for speeding in a school zone.
A rendőr gyorshajtásért bírságot szabott ki rám egy iskolaövezetben.
She received a parking citation for leaving her car in a no‑parking area.
Parkolási bírságot kapott, mert tilosban parkolt.
Drivers who ignore multiple citations may have their licenses suspended.
He went to court to contest the citation he got last month.
The company was given a safety citation after the workplace inspection.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I got a citation for driving too fast.
Bírságot kaptam gyorshajtásért.
He must pay the parking citation this week.
Ezen a héten be kell fizetnie a parkolási bírságot.
The police officer gave her a citation for using her phone while driving.
You can go to court if you think the citation is not fair.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'citation' only means an academic reference and are confused when they see it used for traffic or legal problems. In everyday American English, 'ticket' is more common in speech, while 'citation' often appears on the official paper.
Significado
official notice of a legal violation
Colocaciones
traffic citation
|parking citation
|issue a citation
|receive a citation
|pay a citation
|contest a citation
Sinónimos
ticket (Common in everyday speech for minor legal violations, especially parking or speeding; slightly less formal than 'citation'.)
Antónimos
warning (A notice that you did something wrong without formal punishment, the opposite of receiving an official citation.)
Temas
law
|transport
|daily life
|transportation
Definición
A paper from the police or an authority that says you broke a law, usually a driving or parking rule, and may have to pay money or go to court.
An official written notice stating that a person has violated a law and may have to pay a fine or appear in court, especially for traffic offenses.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
méltatás
C1
Patrón de uso:
receive a citation for [achievement]
The firefighter received a citation for bravery after rescuing three children from the burning house.
A tűzoltó bátorságáért elismerő oklevelet kapott, miután kimentett három gyereket az égő házból.
Her citation for outstanding service was read aloud at the ceremony.
Az ünnepségen felolvasták a kiemelkedő szolgálatáért írt méltatást.
Several soldiers were awarded citations for their actions during the mission.
The university presented him with a special citation for his contributions to medical research.
The medal came with a citation describing her long record of public service.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He got a citation for bravery from the city.
A várostól elismerő oklevelet kapott bátorságáért.
The mayor read the citation before giving her the medal.
A polgármester felolvasta a méltatást, mielőtt átadta neki az érmet.
She keeps her citation for excellent work on the wall.
The army gave several soldiers citations for their actions.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not know this formal sense and may think 'citation' here means a traffic ticket. In award contexts, a 'citation' is positive praise, not a punishment.
Significado
formal written praise or commendation
Colocaciones
citation for bravery
|citation for excellence
|presidential citation
|military citation
|award a citation
|read the citation
Sinónimos
commendation (Almost the same in formal contexts, especially in the military or government; focuses on official praise rather than the written document itself.)
Antónimos
reprimand (An official expression of disapproval or criticism, the opposite of formal praise in a citation.)
Temas
work
|military
|public_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A formal paper that says someone did something very good and is often given with a medal or special prize.
A formal written statement that publicly praises a person’s achievements or actions, often presented together with a medal, prize, or official honor.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
4
idézet
B1
Patrón de uso:
a citation from [author or work]
He opened his lecture with a brief citation from Martin Luther King Jr.
Az előadását egy rövid, Martin Luther King Jr.-tól származó idézettel kezdte.
The article begins with a biblical citation that sets the tone for the discussion.
A cikk egy bibliai idézettel kezdődik, amely megadja az írás alaphangját.
Her essay is rich with classical citations that illustrate her argument.
The critic included several citations from the novel to support his view.
An apt citation from Shakespeare closed the speech on a powerful note.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The teacher gave a short citation from the book.
A tanár egy rövid idézetet olvasott fel a könyvből.
She started her talk with a citation from a famous speech.
Egy híres beszédből vett idézettel kezdte az előadását.
The writer uses many citations from old poems.
We read a citation from the Bible in class.
Error frecuente:
Learners often do not realize that 'citation' can also mean a quoted passage and use only 'quote' or 'quotation'. In everyday speech, 'quote' is much more common; 'citation' for a passage is mainly in formal or literary writing.
Significado
a passage quoted from a source
Colocaciones
a citation from Shakespeare
|biblical citation
|classical citation
|apt citation
|supporting citation
Sinónimos
quotation (The most common general word for repeated exact words; 'citation' in this sense is more formal or scholarly.)
Antónimos
paraphrase (A restatement of the idea in different words, the opposite of repeating the exact words in a citation.)
Temas
literature
|writing
|education
|communication
Definición
A short part of writing or speech that someone repeats using the exact same words as in the original.
A short passage or line taken directly from a book, speech, or other source and reproduced word for word.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
citation
AFI
GB/saɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/saɪtˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
cita - tion (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: citation
- Plural: citation, citations
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
citation needed
1/saɪtˈeɪʃən nˈidɪd/
fixed phrase
informal
requesting a source for a statement
Used to say that a fact or claim needs a source to show that it is true.
Ejemplos
- You say this treatment works for everyone, but citation needed.
- Whenever someone makes a wild claim in the forum, people reply with 'citation needed'.
- That statistic looks impressive, but citation needed before we can trust it.