reference book

reference book

n.1. A book, such as a dictionary or encyclopedia, to which one can refer for authoritative information.2. See passbook.

reference book

n 1. a book, such as an encyclopedia, dictionary, etc, from which information may be obtained 2. (Historical Terms) South African another name for passbook⁴ 3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) South African another name for passbook⁴

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

reference book - a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts; "he contributed articles to the basic reference work on that topic"book of facts, reference work, referencebook - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics"cookbook, cookery book - a book of recipes and cooking directionsinstruction book - a book of directions for using or operating some piece of equipmentsource book - a collection of historically important documents published together as a bookwordbook - a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)enchiridion, handbook, vade mecum - a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or locationdirectory - an alphabetical list of names and addressesyearly, annual, yearbook - a reference book that is published regularly once every yearbook of maps, map collection, atlas - a collection of maps in book formcyclopaedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, encyclopedia - a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty

Translations

参考书

refer

(rəˈfəː) – past tense, past participle reˈferred – verb (with to). 1. to talk or write (about something); to mention. He doesn't like anyone referring to his wooden leg; I referred to your theories in my last book. 提到，談起 提到，（谈）到 2. to relate to, concern, or apply to. My remarks refer to your last letter. 針對，有關 提到，针对，关系到指的是 3. to send or pass on to someone else for discussion, information, a decision etc. The case was referred to a higher law-court; I'll refer you to the managing director. 提交 提交4. to look for information (in something). If I'm not sure how to spell a word, I refer to a dictionary. 查閱 查阅referee (refəˈriː) noun1. a person who controls boxing, football etc matches, makes sure that the rules are not broken etc. The referee sent two of the players off the field. 裁判 裁判员2. a person who is willing to provide a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for new job. 介紹人，推薦人 介绍人，推荐人鉴定人 verb – past tense, past participle ˌrefeˈreed – to act as a referee for a match. I've been asked to referee (a football match) on Saturday. 擔任裁判 担任裁判reference (ˈrefərəns) noun1. (an) act of referring (to something); a mention (of something). He made several references to her latest book; With reference to your request for information, I regret to inform you that I am unable to help you. 提及，涉及 提及，涉及 2. a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for a new job. Our new secretary had excellent references from her previous employers. 推薦函 推荐信，介绍信关于品行、能力等的）证明、介绍 3. an indication in a book, report etc, showing where one got one's information or where further information can be found. 參考文獻，出處 参考书目，引文 reference book a book which is not usually read from beginning to end but which is consulted occasionally for information, eg a dictionary or encyclopaedia. 參考書 参考书reference library a library of books to be looked at for information but not borrowed. 參考圖書館 参考书阅览室

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reference, noun, is spelt with -r-.
referred and referring are spelt with -rr-.