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reference

🇬🇧 UK/ˈrefrəns/🇺🇸 US/'refәrәns/
NGSL 1kIELTSB2

Definitions

v.

To cite or mention as a source.

引用;参考;注明出处

n.

A mention of or direction to a source; a person who vouches for another; a source of information.

参考;引用;推荐信;参考资料

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
fercarry, bear, bring
+
ento put into, to cause
+
cesuffix
=reference

Common Collocations

  • 1.reference book参考书
  • 2.reference material参考资料
  • 3.with reference to关于

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Always provide accurate citations and references when writing academic research papers.

  • 2.

    The job applicant provided three professional references who praised her work ethic.

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