[] to mention sth as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying提及（原因）；举出（示例）；引证◆Bertelli resigned as Chief Executive last month, citing personal reasons.柏特尔上个月以个人理由辞去行政总裁职务。◆Microsoft is often cited as one of the world's largest businesses.微软常被称为世界上最大的企业之一。