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refer

/rɪˈfɜː/ · /rɪˈfɝː/

CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #3076 in the learning path

提及;指的是

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Definitions

v. mention someone or something, or have them as the meaning

提及;指的是

v. look at a source to find information

查阅;参考

v. send someone or something elsewhere for expert help or consideration

转介;移交

Example

Please refer to the map inside your guidebook.

请查阅你的旅行指南里的地图。

Doctors may refer patients to specialists when their symptoms require more detailed investigation or treatment.

当患者的症状需要更详细的检查或治疗时,医生可能会将其转诊给专科医生。

Collocations

  • refer to a report
  • refer to something as
  • refer someone to a specialist

Word family

  • reference (n)
  • referral (n)

Synonyms

  • mention
  • consult

Usage tip

常接to;过去式referred,分词referring。

FAQ

What does refer mean?
mention someone or something, or have them as the meaning look at a source to find information send someone or something elsewhere for expert help or consideration
How is refer pronounced?
UK /rɪˈfɜː/, US /rɪˈfɝː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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