理解一个英语动词的语义以及用法，不能根据汉译，而应该根据英英释义。看词典释义和例句：

b [+ object] : to write or say the exact words of (someone)

• He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.

• Can I quote you on that? [=can I tell other people that you said that?]

• He was quoted as saying that there would be further delays. [=it was reported that he said that there would be further delays]

quote的用法之一是: 引用（某人）的话或文字。其宾语是人。仔细看例句的宾语。

要养成勤查词典的好习惯，不要自己根据汉语乱猜想。