英语词汇“reference”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	reference
释义	reference —reference /ˈref.^ər.^əns/ aep /-ɚ-/ Ⅰ noun (IN A PIECE OF WRITING) 1 B2 [C] a writer or a book, article, etc. that is mentioned in a piece of writing, showing you where the person writing found their information Thesaurus⁺: ↑Quoting and making references 2 F0 [C] (_ABBREVIATION ref) in a business letter, a number that tells you who to speak to or where to look for more information: » In all future letters on this subject, please use/quote our reference JW/155/C.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Quoting and making references • • • Extra Examples:» You need to make a list of all your references.» There was a long list of references at the end of the article.» Where are your references? Ⅱ noun [C or U] (MENTION) ► B2 a mention of something: » Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any reference to (= mentioning) weddings.» _FORMAL I am writing with/in reference to (= in connection with) your letter of 15 March.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Quoting and making referencesWord Builder:–Nouns: referee, reference, referral–Verbs: refer, referee • • • Extra Examples:» She made a veiled reference to her former employer.» He made several references to his time in France.» I am writing to you with reference to the job advertised in yesterday's newspaper.» He spoke at length without once making reference to the current crisis.» She spoke in very vague terms and there were no direct references to specific situations. Ⅲ noun [C] (LETTER) ► B2 a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.: » My old headteacher said he would write/give me a glowing (= very good) reference.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Recruiting staff, applying for and accepting jobs • • • Extra Examples:» We need a reference from your former employer.» I like to keep in with my ex-employer, you never know when you might need a reference.» We should really have taken up her references.» I'm often asked to provide references for ex-employees.» She provided a written reference from a previous employer. Ⅳ noun [U] (LOOK AT) ► C1 a quick look at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information and help: » He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Reading
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