quote
gb/kwˈoʊt/ us/kwˈoʊt/
B1
Английский
~ 2200
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
B1
action
1
Repeat someone's exact words
To say or write the same words someone else said or wrote.
Модель употребления:
to quote [someone/something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'quote' with 'mention'; 'quote' must be the exact words, not just referring to something.
Синонимы
recite (Implies speaking from memory rather than citing a source.)
Антонимы
paraphrase (To express the same idea using different words instead of repeating exactly.)
Коллокации
quote a source
|quote a passage
|quote someone directly
|quote from memory
Темы
communication
|media
|literature
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She quoted Shakespeare in her speech.
- The article quoted the president's statement.
- He often quotes lines from movies.
Примеры для изучающих
- I want to quote my teacher.
- She quoted a famous writer.
- He likes to quote his favorite book.
Существительное
B1
entity
2
Exact words from another source
Words from someone else that you say or write exactly the same.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use 'quote' instead of 'quotation' in formal writing; 'quote' is more common in speech.
Синонимы
citation (More formal; often refers to academic sources.)
Антонимы
paraphrase (A restatement in different words rather than an exact repetition.)
Коллокации
famous quote
|short quote
|memorable quote
|pull a quote
Темы
communication
|literature
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The book begins with a quote from Einstein.
- She collects inspirational quotes.
- That quote is often misattributed.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to quote [someone] [a price]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'quote' with 'invoice'; a quote is given before payment, an invoice after.
Синонимы
estimate (Suggests an approximate cost, not always fixed.)
Антонимы
charge without notice (To demand payment without telling the cost beforehand.)
Коллокации
quote a price
|quote a rate
|quote a figure
Темы
business
|commerce
|finance
Примеры
- The mechanic quoted me $300 for the repair.
- They quoted a lower price than their competitors.
- Can you quote me for the whole project?
Примеры для изучающих
- The shop quoted me $50.
- He quoted a price for the work.
- They quoted $10 for the meal.
Существительное
B2
entity
4
Stated cost for something
The amount of money someone says something will cost before you buy it.
Синонимы
estimate (An approximate cost; may not be final.)
Антонимы
final bill (The actual amount charged after work is done.)
Коллокации
get a quote
|ask for a quote
|written quote
Темы
business
|commerce
|finance
Примеры
- We asked three companies for quotes.
- The builder gave us a written quote.
- Their quote was higher than expected.
Примеры для изучающих
- I got a quote from the shop.
- The quote was $100.
- She asked for a quote before buying.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
quote
IPA
GB/kwˈoʊt/
US/kwˈoʊt/
Слоги и ударение
quote (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (quote)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: quote
- Plural: quotes
Verb
- Base: quote
- 3rd Person Singular: quotes
- Present Participle: quoting
- Past: quoted
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- You can quote me on that—I'll finish by Friday.
- Don't quote me on this, but I think they're getting married.