reference /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

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

  例：

  He made no reference to any agreement.

  他没有提到任何协议。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT Reference is the act of consulting someone or something in order to get information or advice. 咨询; 查阅

  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. 

  ADJ Reference books are ones that you look at when you need specific information or facts about a subject. 供参考的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  ...a useful reference work for teachers.

  …一本对老师们有用处的参考资料。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT 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. 引文; 引文出处

  例：

  ...a reference from the Koran.

  …一段《可兰经》的引文。

• 5. 

  N-COUNT A reference is something such as a number or a name that tells you where you can obtain the information you want. 编号; 标记

  例：

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

  记下表格上的编码。

• 6. 

  N-COUNT 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. 推荐信

  例：

  The firm offered to give her a reference.

  公司提出给她开一封推荐信。

• 7. 

  N-COUNT A reference is a person who gives you a reference, for example when you are applying for a job. 证明人 [美国英语]

  例：

  The official at the American embassy asked me for two references.

  美国大使馆的官员要我提供两名证明人。

• 8. 

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

  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工资的那篇文章。

• 9. 

  → see also cross-reference