reference

名词

UK/ˈref.ᵊr.ᵊns/
US/ˈref.ɚ.ᵊns/

定义 reference 名词

mention

  1. B2CountableUncountable

    the act of mentioning something or someone

    • Given the circumstances, I refrained from making any reference to the wedding.

    • I am writing in reference to your letter dated March 15th.

    • During the meeting, he did not make any reference to the new policies.

source

  1. B2Countable

    a book, article, or other source of information cited in a text

    • The references section of the book lists all the key sources used in the research.

    • For a more in-depth look at the subject, please see the list of references at the end of the paper.

    • The bibliography of his thesis is very comprehensive, covering scholarly works from various fields.

identification

  1. Countable

    a number or code used in business letters to identify a specific file or inquiry

    • Please include our reference number 7492 in all correspondence related to this order.

    • To inquire about your account, please provide your client reference number.

    • All invoices must clearly display the reference number.

recommendation

  1. B2Countable

    a letter from someone who knows you, describing your character and abilities, often for job or course applications

    • I need to provide two references to apply for this job.

    • His former supervisor wrote a strong reference letter that greatly assisted his job search.

    • When applying to universities, students are usually required to provide reference letters from their teachers.

consultation

  1. C1Uncountable

    the act of consulting a source for information or guidance

    • Please refer to the latest guidelines to ensure the information is accurate.

    • He made his presentation with very little reference to his notes.

    • Before beginning to write, please make reference to the relevant literature.