reference是什么意思

详细释义

• 0 a mention of something -- 提到；谈到；论及

  • Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any reference to (= mentioning) weddings. 因为我知道发生了什么，所以就避开不谈婚礼的事儿。

  • formal I am writing with/in reference to (= in connection with) your letter of 15 March. 现就3月15日贵函致复。

• 1 a writer or a book, article, etc. that is mentioned in a piece of writing, showing you where particular information was found -- 引文出处；参考书目

  • In all future letters on this subject, please use/quote our reference JW/155/C. 今后有关此事项的所有信件都请标明我方编号JW/155/C。

• 2 a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc. -- 推荐信；介绍信

  • My old headteacher said he would write/give me a glowing (= very good) reference. 我以前的中学校长说他会为我写一封很好的推荐信。

• 3 a quick look at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information and help -- 参考，查阅

  • He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him. 他整场演讲完全没有参考自己面前的笔记。