单词 | refer to something or someone |
释义 | 1 (phrasal verb) Definition to mention or allude to She referred to a recent trip to Canada. Synonyms allude to She sometimes alluded to a feeling that she was to blame. mention She did not mention her mother's absence. cite She cites a favourite poem by Pablo Neruda. speak of bring up invoke He invoked memories of previous disasters to argue against postponement. hint at touch on make reference to make mention of 2 (phrasal verb) Definition to be relevant or relate (to) The term `electronics' refers to electrically-induced action. Synonyms relate to mean The green signal means that you can go. concern This matter doesn't concern you, so stay out of it. describe represent The cartoonist represents him as an old man in a dressing gown. indicate The survey indicated that most old people are independent. apply to stand for signify The two approaches signified a sharp difference between the men. denote In the table, `DT' denotes quantity demanded. pertain to regulations which pertain to your own specific situation be relevant to 3 (phrasal verb) Definition to seek information (from) He referred briefly to his notebook. Synonyms consult Consult your doctor before undertaking a strenuous exercise programme. go apply turn to look up have recourse to seek information from 4 (phrasal verb) Synonyms attribute They attribute their success to external causes such as luck. credit assign Assign the letters of the alphabet their numerical values. ascribe Journalists ascribed voter apathy to distrust of the government. accredit The discovery of runes is, in Norse mythology, accredited to Odin. put down to impute It is unfair to impute blame to the employees. Nearby words of |
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