reference
/ˈrefrəns/ · /ˈrefərəns/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #3310 in the learning path
提及；涉及
Definitions
n. a mention of someone or something
提及；涉及
n. consultation for information, or a source used in writing
参考；引文出处
n. a recommendation or someone who recommends you for work
推荐信；证明人
Example
Her speech included a warm reference to her grandmother.
她在演讲中温情地提到了祖母。
Academic essays should include accurate references so readers can locate the original sources of information.
学术文章应包含准确的引文出处，以便读者找到信息的原始来源。
Collocations
- make reference to
- for future reference
- provide a reference
Word family
- refer (v.)
Usage tip
reference to表示提及；for reference表示供参考。
FAQ
- What does reference mean?
- a mention of someone or something consultation for information, or a source used in writing a recommendation or someone who recommends you for work
- How is reference pronounced?
- UK /ˈrefrəns/, US /ˈrefərəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
