单词 | reference |
释义 | referencereference /ˈrɛfrəns/ ●●○ S3 W3 noun 1[countable, uncountable] something you say or write that mentions another person or thing: reference to There is no direct reference to her own childhood in the novel. Oddly, the ad makes no reference to the product being sold. He made a passing reference to cutting the state’s debt (=he mentioned it quickly).2[uncountable] the act of looking at something for information: One shelf was filled with reference works (=reference books). Microfilm copies will be kept for future reference (=so that they can be looked at in the future).3in/with reference to something formal used to say what you are writing or talking about: I am writing in reference to the job advertised in the paper.4[countable] a) (also letter of reference) a letter containing information about you that is written by someone who knows you well, usually to a new employer: For the adoption, the Millers provided references and numerous other documents. b)a person who provides information about your character and abilities: Ask a teacher to act as one of your references.5[countable] a book, article, etc. from which information has been obtained: a list of references6[countable] a number that tells you where you can find the information you want in a book, on a map, etc.: a list of streets with map references → see also cross-reference, terms of reference at term1 (18) |
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