1. （尤指作为例证）引用，援引，提及
    If you cite something, you quote it or mention it, especially as an example or proof of what you are saying.

    e.g. She cites a favourite poem by George Herbert...
           她引用了自己最喜爱的一首乔治·赫伯特的诗。
    e.g. He cites just one example...
           他只引用了一个例子。

2. (在案件中)指名,引证
    To cite a person means to officially name them in a legal case. To cite a reason or cause means to state it as the official reason for your case.

    e.g. They cited Alex's refusal to return to the marital home...
           他们引证了亚历克斯拒绝回到婚后的家中一事。
    e.g. Three admirals and a top Navy civilian will be cited for failing to act on reports of sexual assaults.
           3位海军上将和1位海军高级文员将被指名，原因是他们在接到性侵犯的举报后没有采取任何行动。

3. 传唤;传讯
    If someone is cited, they are officially ordered to appear before a court.

    e.g. The judge ruled a mistrial and cited the prosecutors for outrageous misconduct.
           法官裁定为无效审判，并以严重渎职为名传讯了检察官。