reference
noun OPAL WOPAL S
/ˈrefrəns/
/ˈrefrəns/
Idioms - [countable, uncountable] a thing you say or write that mentions somebody/something else; the act of mentioning somebody/something
说到（或写到）的事；提到；谈及；涉及 - reference to somebody/something She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans.
她没有提到她的病，只说了说她未来的计划。 - the President’s passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war
总统对战争的结束一语带过 - Her book contains many biblical references.
她的书包含许多圣经参考。 - His testimony included references to memos by the company's financial managers.
他的证词包括引用公司财务经理的备忘录。 - Study their correspondence and you find only three references to George Washington.
研究他们的信件，你会发现只有三封提到乔治·华盛顿的信。 - She discreetly avoided any specific reference to religion.
她小心翼翼地避免具体提及宗教。 - reference to doing something The book is full of references to growing up in India.
这本书谈到许多在印度怎样长大成人的事。 - There are frequent references in the text to the English Civil War.
正文中经常提到英国内战。
- He dropped casual references to the legacy of his great work.
他不经意地提到他的巨著的影响。 - Her diary contains no reference to the alleged appointment.
她的日记上根本没记什么所谓的约会。 - In an obvious reference to the president, he talked of corruption in high places.
他谈到了高层的贪污腐败，明显是在影射总统。 - The article makes no reference to his first marriage.
这篇文章只字未提他的第一次婚姻。 - The audience didn't get the references to colonialism.
观众没有理解其中涉及到的殖民主义的内容。 - The book is filled with references to God.
整本书满是提及上帝的内容。 - The new constitution dropped all reference to previous wars.
新宪法丝毫未提以前的战争。 - They could find no further reference to Mr LaMotte in the records.
他们找不到有关拉莫特先生更多的记录了。 - a reference to page 17
参见第 17 页 - one of the earliest references to the game of chess
最早提到象棋的资料之一 - He's studying political science with special reference to China.
他在研究政治学，特别是中国。
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- extensive
- brief
- casual
- …
- contain
- have
- include
- …
- in a/the reference
- in reference to
- with reference to
- …
- reference to somebody/something She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans.
- [uncountable] the act of looking at something for information
参考；查询；查阅 - for reference A copy of the booklet is given to the employee for reference.
一本小册子给了员工作为参考。 - Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference.
把电话号码表放在电话旁边，方便查找。 - I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future).
我记下了这家酒店的名字，以后也许用得着。 - The library contains many popular works of reference (= books that contain facts and information).
这家图书馆藏有许多常用的参考书。 - We provided reference materials about our Greek vase collection.
我们提供了关于希腊花瓶收藏的参考资料。 - reference to something Reference to the guide shows that the word has been used in the latter sense.
参考指南表明这个词是在后一种意义上使用的。
- You'll find the information in the reference section of your local library.
你可以在当地图书馆的资料室里找到相关信息。 - The summary should be comprehensible without reference back to the source work.
摘要应明白易懂，无需再提及原文。 - an online reference tool
在线参考工具 - The book is organized alphabetically for easy reference.
为了便于查阅，这本书是按字母顺序排列的。 - She needs the book for reference purposes.
她需要这本书作参考。 - Retain a copy of the form for future reference.
留一份表格以备日后参考。 - I made a copy of your work, just for my own reference.
我复印了一份你的作品，仅供我自己参考。 - Gene frequencies were calculated then compared with the Finnish population as a reference group.
先对基因频率进行了计算，然后以芬兰人口为参照组进行了对比。 - Our charges are calculated by reference to an hourly rate.
我们的收费是按每小时固定费率计算的。 - The book is an invaluable source of reference for the art historian.
对艺术史学家们来说，这本参考书是无价之宝。 - The book is by far the best general reference (= reference book) on natural history.
这本书是目前研究博物学最好的大全。
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- general
- comprehensive
- essential
- …
- book
- guide
- manual
- …
- for reference A copy of the booklet is given to the employee for reference.
- [countable](abbreviation ref.)a number, word or symbol that shows where something is on a map, or where you can find a piece of information
（为方便查询所用的）标记，标识，编号 - The map reference is Y4.
地图编号为 Y4。 - It is essential that an accurate grid reference is given.
给出准确的网格参考是至关重要的。 - Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry.
查询时请报出编号。
Wordfinder- compass
- globe
- GPS
- grid
- key
- latitude
- map
- navigate
- reference
- scale
- Please quote the appropriate reference in your letter.
请在信中提供恰当的参考资料。 - Please send a full CV, quoting the appropriate reference.
请寄来完整履历表，并提供恰当的参考资料。
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- copious
- full
- appropriate
- …
- quote
- cite
- give
- …
- number
- in a/the reference
- reference to
- a list of references
- The map reference is Y4.
- [uncountable] reference (to somebody/something) (formal) the act of asking somebody for help or advice
（帮助或意见的）征求，征询 - The emergency nurse can treat minor injuries without reference to a doctor.
急救护士不必征求医生的意见就可处理轻伤。 - The decision was made without reference to local managers.
此决定未征求当地主管的意见。
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- easy
- quick
- further
- …
- by reference to
- for reference
- without reference to
- …
- for somebody’s own reference
- for somebody’s personal reference
- for reference purposes
- …
- The emergency nurse can treat minor injuries without reference to a doctor.
- [countable] a letter written by somebody who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer
推荐信；介绍信 - I'm sure she'll give you a good reference.
我相信她会给你一个很好的参考。 - We will take up references (= contact the people who provided them) after the interview.
我们在面试之后收推荐信。 - We'll need a reference from your current employer.
我们需要你现在雇主的推荐信。 - She asked him to provide a reference for her.
她让他给她提供一个参考。
Topics Businessb2, Working lifeb2- Dr Kemp had written a reference for her when she left.
肯普博士在她离开时为她写了一份推荐信。 - He had a number of good character references, including one from a retired policeman.
他有许多优秀的品德推荐，包括一位退休警察的推荐。
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- glowing
- good
- bad
- …
- ask for
- need
- give (somebody)
- …
- reference from
- a letter of reference
- I'm sure she'll give you a good reference.
- [countable] a person who agrees to write a reference, for you, for example when you are applying for a job
推荐人；介绍人 - My previous boss will act as a reference for me.
我的前任上司将做我的推荐人。 - His former employer agreed to act as a reference for him.
他的前任雇主答应做他的推荐人。
Collocations Dictionaryverb + reference- act as
- be
- contact
- …
- reference for
- My previous boss will act as a reference for me.
- [countable] a note in a book that tells you where a particular piece of information comes from
参考书目 - There is a list of references at the end of each chapter.
每一章的后面都有参考书目。 - For references, see Section D above.
参考资料见上文第四节。 - reference to something References to previous research are listed in an appendix.
附录中列出了以前研究的参考文献。
- References to original sources are given at the end of each chapter.
每一章节后面提供了原始资料的出处。 - The date of publication should be included in the reference.
出版日期应包括在参考书目中。
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- copious
- full
- appropriate
- …
- quote
- cite
- give
- …
- number
- in a/the reference
- reference to
- a list of references
see also cross reference, frame of reference, terms of reference - There is a list of references at the end of each chapter.
mentioning somebody/something提及
looking for information查询信息
number/word/symbol数字；文字；符号
asking for advice征求意见
for new job找工作
in book书籍
Idioms
in/with reference to
- (formal) used to say what you are talking or writing about
（所述内容）关于 - With reference to your letter of July 22…
关于你 7 月 22 日的来信… - I am writing with reference to your job application.
关于您申请工作一事，现特函回复。
- With reference to your letter of July 22…
Wordfinder
- apply
- appoint
- candidate
- CV
- experience
- interview
- job description
- qualification
- reference
- shortlist