1. | [t][i] ~ (sth) (to sb).~ what….+ speech （尤指对听众）背诵，吟诵，朗诵to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. that you have learned, especially to an audience |
Each child had to recite a poem to the class. 每个孩子都得在班上背诵一首诗。 |
2. | [t] ~ sth (to sb).~ what….+ speech （口头）列举；逐一讲述to say a list or series of things |
They recited all their grievances to me. 他们把所受的委屈都告诉了我。 | |
She could recite a list of all the kings and queens. 她能一一说出所有的国王和王后的名字。 |
