citation

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A citation is an official document or speech which praises a person for something brave or special that they have done. 嘉奖; 奖状
His citation says he showed outstanding and exemplary courage. 他的嘉奖令中写道他表现出了与众不同和堪为楷模的英勇。
2. N-COUNT A citation from a book or other piece of writing is a passage or phrase from it. 引文[正式]
...a 50-minute manifesto with citations from the Koran. …一段长达50分钟、带有《古兰经》引文的宣言。
3. N-COUNT A citation is the same as a . 传票[美国英语]
The court could issue a citation and fine Ms. Robbins. 法庭可以发出传票并且罚罗宾斯女士的款。
4. N-COUNT A citation is an official piece of paper which orders you to pay a fine or to appear in court because you have committed a traffic offence. 交通违规传票; 交通罚单[美国英语]
The Highway Patrol this year issued 1,018 speeding citations. 高速公路巡警今年开出了1018张超速罚单。