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柯林斯词典

reference /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/ (references)

1. N-VAR Referenceto someone or something is the act of talking about them or mentioning them. A reference is a particular example of this. 提及
He made no reference to any agreement. 他没有提到任何协议。
2. N-UNCOUNT Reference is the act of consulting someone or something in order to get information or advice. 咨询; 查阅
Please keep this sheet in a safe place for reference. 请把这张纸放在稳妥的地方以备查阅。
3. ADJ Reference books are ones that you look at when you need specific information or facts about a subject. 供参考的[ADJ n]
...a useful reference work for teachers. …一本对老师们有用处的参考资料。
4. N-COUNT A reference is a word, phrase, or idea which comes from something such as a book, poem, or play and which you use when making a point about something. 引文; 引文出处
...a reference from the Koran. …一段《可兰经》的引文。
5. N-COUNT A reference is something such as a number or a name that tells you where you can obtain the information you want. 编号; 标记
Make a note of the reference number shown on the form. 记下表格上的编码。
6. N-COUNT A reference is a letter that is written by someone who knows you and which describes your character and abilities. When you apply for a job, an employer might ask for references. 推荐信
The firm offered to give her a reference. 公司提出给她开一封推荐信。
7. N-COUNT A reference is a person who gives you a reference, for example when you are applying for a job. 证明人[美国英语]
The official at the American embassy asked me for two references. 美国大使馆的官员要我提供两名证明人。
8. PHRASE You use with reference to or in reference to in order to indicate what something relates to. 关于…
I am writing with reference to your article on salaries for scientists. 我给你写信是要谈谈你写的有关科学家工资的那篇文章。
9. →see also cross-reference

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剑桥词典

reference noun (MENTION)

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 .

reference noun (IN A PIECE OF WRITING)

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?

reference noun (LETTER)

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 .

reference noun (LOOK AT)