reference
noun
Definitions of reference noun
mention(提及)
- B2Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
the act of mentioning something or someone
提及；谈到；论及
Given the circumstances, I refrained from making any reference to the wedding.
考虑到当时的情况，我避免提及婚礼。
I am writing in reference to your letter dated March 15th.
我写这封信是关于您3月15日的来信。
During the meeting, he did not make any reference to the new policies.
在会议期间，他没有提及新政策。
source(来源)
- B2Countable(可数名词)
a book, article, or other source of information cited in a text
引文出处；参考书目
The references section of the book lists all the key sources used in the research.
这本书的参考文献部分列出了研究中使用的所有关键来源。
For a more in-depth look at the subject, please see the list of references at the end of the paper.
如需更深入了解该主题，请参阅论文末尾的参考文献列表。
The bibliography of his thesis is very comprehensive, covering scholarly works from various fields.
他的论文参考文献非常全面，涵盖了各个领域的学术著作。
identification(识别)
- Countable(可数名词)
a number or code used in business letters to identify a specific file or inquiry
（商务信函中为方便查询所用的）编号；标识；标记
Please include our reference number 7492 in all correspondence related to this order.
请在所有与此订单相关的通信中包括我们的编号7492。
To inquire about your account, please provide your client reference number.
若要查询您的账户，请提供您的客户编号。
All invoices must clearly display the reference number.
所有发票都必须清楚显示编号。
recommendation(推荐)
- B2Countable(可数名词)
a letter from someone who knows you, describing your character and abilities, often for job or course applications
推荐信；介绍信
I need to provide two references to apply for this job.
我需要提供两封推荐信来申请这份工作。
His former supervisor wrote a strong reference letter that greatly assisted his job search.
他的前主管写了一封强有力的推荐信，大大帮助了他的求职。
When applying to universities, students are usually required to provide reference letters from their teachers.
申请大学时，学生通常需要提供老师的推荐信。
consultation(咨询)
- C1Uncountable(不可数名词)
the act of consulting a source for information or guidance
参考；查阅
Please refer to the latest guidelines to ensure the information is accurate.
请参考最新指南以确保信息的准确性。
He made his presentation with very little reference to his notes.
他几乎没有参考笔记就完成了他的报告。
Before beginning to write, please make reference to the relevant literature.
在开始写作之前，请参考相关文献。