| 词汇 | reference |
| 释义 | reference (verb) reference (adjective) reference 10 ENTRIES FOUND: reference (noun) reference (verb) reference (adjective) reference library (noun) reference point (noun) cross-reference (noun) cross-reference (verb) frame of reference (noun) point of reference (noun) term (noun) 1 reference /ˈrɛfrəns/ noun plural references 1 reference /ˈrɛfrəns/ noun plural references Learner's definition of REFERENCE 1 : the act of mentioning something in speech or in writing : the act of referring to something or someone提及；提到 [count] references to an earlier event提及先前的事情 Bob's nickname was “Elvis,” a reference to the way he styled his hair. [=people called Bob “Elvis” because he styled his hair in the same way Elvis Presley did]鲍勃外号“埃尔维斯”，因为他的发型像猫王埃尔维斯·普雷斯利。 [noncount] She made reference to our agreement. [=she mentioned our agreement]她提到了我们的协议。 The numbers were calculated by reference to the most recent census.数据是参照最新人口普查结果计算得出的。 — see also frame of reference, point of reference 2 [noncount] : the act of looking at or in something for information参考；查阅 The report was filed for future reference. [=so that people could look at it later]这份报告存了档以备将来参考。 Reference to a map will make the position clear.查看地图就能弄清位置。 — see also cross-reference 3 a [count] : a person who can be asked for information about another person's character, abilities, etc.证明人；推荐人；介绍人 She listed her former teacher as a reference when she applied for the job.她应聘这个职位时将她从前的老师列为证明人。 — called also (British) referee b : a statement about someone's character, abilities, etc.证明文书；推荐信；介绍信 [count] Her former teacher gave her a reference when she applied for the job.申请这个职位时，她从前的老师给她写了一份推荐信。 [noncount] Her teacher gave her a letter of reference.老师为她写了一封推荐信。 4 [count] : something (such as a book, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.) that people can look at or in to find information about something参考书；工具书 a small dictionary that is a handy reference便于查阅的小字典 How many references do you use in your essay?你的文章引用了多少参考文献？ in reference to formal or with reference to : about or concerning (something or someone) : in relation to关于 I have something further to add with reference to [=with respect to, in regard to] what was said earlier.关于我先前说过的话，我想再补充一些。 I am writing in reference to your recent letter.我这封信是对您最近来信的回复。 The course covers ancient history with special reference to the Roman Empire. [=the course is about ancient history and especially about the Roman Empire]这门课程讲述古代史，特别是罗马帝国史。 terms of reference — see 1term 2 reference /ˈrɛfrəns/ verb references; referenced; referencing 2 reference /ˈrɛfrəns/ verb references; referenced; referencing Learner's definition of REFERENCE [+ object] : to mention (something or someone) in speech or in writing : to refer to (something or someone)提及；提到 The book references many other authors who have written on this topic.书中提到了许多在这一领域有所著述的作者。 3 reference /ˈrɛfrəns/ adjective 3 reference /ˈrɛfrəns/ adjective Learner's definition of REFERENCE always used before a noun 1 : used to find information about something参考的；用于查阅的 a reference book参考书 a list of reference materials/sources参考资料/资料来源清单 2 : used to tell people where information can be found文献索引的；参照的 a reference mark/number参照符号/编号 |
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