1. | [c][u] ~ (to sb/sth) 说到（或写到）的事；提到；谈及；涉及a thing you say or write that mentions sb/sth else; the act of mentioning sb/sth |
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。 | |
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 |
2. | [u] 参考；查询；查阅the act of looking at sth for information |
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(= reference books) . 这家图书馆藏有许多常用的参考书。 |
3. | [u] ~ (to sb/sth) （帮助或意见的）征求，征询the act of asking sb for help or advice |
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。 |
4. | [c] （为方便查询所用的）标记，标识，编号a number, word or symbol that shows where sth is on a map, or where you can find a piece of information |
The map reference is Y4. 地图编号为 Y4。 | |
Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry. 查询时请报出编号。 |
5. | [c] 推荐信；介绍信a letter written by sb who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer |
We will take up references after the interview. 我们在面试之后收推荐信。 |
6. | [c] 推荐人；介绍人a person who agrees to write a reference for you, for example when you are applying for a job |
My previous boss will act as a reference for me. 我的前任上司将做我的推荐人。 |
7. | [c] 参考书目a note in a book that tells you where a particular piece of information comes from |
There is a list of references at the end of each chapter. 每一章的后面都有参考书目。 |
With reference to your letter of July 22… 关于你 7 月 22 日的来信… |
With reference to your letter of July 22… 关于你 7 月 22 日的来信… |
