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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

reference

英  [ˈrefərəns]
    

[ADJ, NOUN]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 供参考的

    Reference books are ones that you look at when you need specific information or facts about a subject.

    双语例句

    例：

    a useful reference work for teachers.

    一本对老师们有用处的参考资料。

    NOUN. 名词

  • references

    1. [C, U 有变体名词] 提及

    Reference to someone or something is the act of talking about them or mentioning them. A reference is a particular example of this.

    双语例句

    例：

    He made no reference to any agreement.

    他没有提到任何协议。

    2. [U 不可数名词] 咨询 , 查阅

    Reference is the act of consulting someone or something in order to get information or advice.

    双语例句

    例：

    Please keep this sheet in a safe place for reference.

    请把这张纸放在稳妥的地方以备查阅。

    3. [C 可数名词] 引文 , 引文出处

    A reference is a word, phrase, or idea which comes from something such as a book, poem, or play and which you use when making a point about something.

    近义词

    quote , allusion

    双语例句

    例：

    a reference from the Koran.

    一段《可兰经》的引文。

    例：

    historical references.

    史料参考。

    例：

    In Doyle's prison file there's a reference to a military intelligence report.

    在多伊尔的监狱文件中有一段军情报告引文。

    4. [C 可数名词] 编号 , 标记

    A reference is something such as a number or a name that tells you where you can obtain the information you want.

    双语例句

    例：

    Make a note of the reference number shown on the form.

    记下表格上的编码。

    5. [C 可数名词] 推荐信

    A reference is a letter that is written by someone who knows you and which describes your character and abilities. When you apply for a job, an employer might ask for references.

    双语例句

    例：

    The firm offered to give her a reference.

    公司提出给她开一封推荐信。

    PHRASE. 习语

  • with reference to , in reference to

    1. 关于…

    You use with reference to or in reference to in order to indicate what something relates to.

    双语例句

    例：

    I am writing with reference to your article on salaries for scientists.

    我给你写信是要谈谈你写的有关科学家薪酬的那篇文章。

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