cite, quote, repeat
这些动词均含“引用，复述”之意。
cite : 指引经据典以示证明或凭据。
The devil can cite Scripture for his own purpose.（魔鬼也能引经据典为自己辩护。）
Can you cite another case like this one?（你能举出与此相似的另一个例子吗?）
quote : 指不加剪裁的直接引用原文或原话。
The author frequently quoted Shakespeare.（作者不断地引用莎士比亚的话。）
Don't quote me on this, but I think the company is in serious difficulties.（不要向公司重复我所说的,可我认为公司面临着严重的困难。）
repeat : 仅强调口头或笔头重复别人的话或字句，并不必指明出处。
The children repeated the words after her in chorus.（孩子们跟她齐声朗读单词。）
Grandfather is forgetful and often repeats himself when he tells a story.（祖父很健忘,他讲故事时常重复。）