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recite v.背诵,朗读,叙述,[律]书面陈述(事实) Recite entered the English language as a legal term but is now more often used in the realms of education, literature, and religion. Children in school may be assigned a famous poem to recite in front of the class or be tested on how well they can recite their multiplication tables. In many religious traditions, being able to recite passages of sacred texts is an important part of practicing the religion. ★☆☆☆☆ 2016.0

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[ri'sait] You are showing off your ability to recite when you repeat the entire text of The Gettysburg Address, or name all the past winners of your town’s asparagus eating contest. Buddhist priests offer a short sermon and recite prayers of blessing. 1[VERB 动词]朗诵；背诵；朗读 When someone recites a poem or other piece of writing, they say it aloud after they have learned it.   [V n]  [Also V]They recited poetry to one another.他们互相朗诵诗歌。2[VERB 动词]（大声）说出，细数，列举 If you recite something such as a list, you say it aloud.   [V n]All he could do was recite a list of Government failings...他能做的只是列举政府的种种不是。She suddenly realized that Wim was reciting Kirk's telephone number.她突然意识到威姆正在念的是柯克的电话号码。

英语单词	recite
英美音标	[ri'sait]
中文释义	v.背诵,朗读,叙述,[律]书面陈述(事实)
vocab简明	You are showing off your ability to recite when you repeat the entire text of The Gettysburg Address, or name all the past winners of your town’s asparagus eating contest.
vocab扩展	Recite entered the English language as a legal term but is now more often used in the realms of education, literature, and religion. Children in school may be assigned a famous poem to recite in front of the class or be tested on how well they can recite their multiplication tables. In many religious traditions, being able to recite passages of sacred texts is an important part of practicing the religion.
真题原句	Buddhist priests offer a short sermon and recite prayers of blessing.
柯林斯星级	★☆☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [VERB 动词]朗诵；背诵；朗读 When someone recites a poem or other piece of writing, they say it aloud after they have learned it. [V n] [Also V] They recited poetry to one another. 他们互相朗诵诗歌。 2 [VERB 动词]（大声）说出，细数，列举 If you recite something such as a list, you say it aloud. [V n] All he could do was recite a list of Government failings... 他能做的只是列举政府的种种不是。 She suddenly realized that Wim was reciting Kirk's telephone number. 她突然意识到威姆正在念的是柯克的电话号码。
来源	2016.0

Recite Religion Poem Verb 动词 [V N Ri'sait