reference
UK/ˈrefrəns/US/'refәrәns/
NGSL 1kIELTSB2
Definitions
n.
A mention of or allusion to something or someone.
提及；引述
n.
A source of information consulted or cited.
参考资料；引文
n.
A letter from a previous employer recommending a person.
介绍信；推荐信
v.
To mention or cite as a source.
提到；引用
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreferagain, back
+
-encecarry, bear, bring
=reference
refer + -ence (state/act) = the act of referring; what is referred to. Spans academic citation, casual mention, and recommendation letters.
Common Collocations
- 1.with reference to关于
- 2.reference book参考书
- 3.cross-reference交叉引用
- 4.point of reference参考点
- 5.reference letter推荐信
Example Sentences
- 1.
The book includes 200 references.
- 2.
Could you provide a reference from your previous job?
- 3.
He made several references to his childhood.