名词 n.
1.提及;涉及[U][C][(+to)]
The boss didn't make any reference to his former employer.
老板没有提及他以前的雇主.
His book on history contains many references to George Washington.
他的那部历史书有很多处论及乔治·华盛顿.
2.参考,参照;参考文献;出处[U][C]
References are given in full at the end of this article.
本文末尾处有全部的参考书目.
This book is for reference only.
这本书仅供参考.
3.查询;了解[U][C][(+to)]
4.证明;推荐;证明人,推荐人;推荐函[C]
My professor gave me a good reference.
我的教授给我写了很好的推荐信.
5.提交,委托;委托权限;委托范围[U]
That is a matter outside the reference.
那是委托权限之外的事情.
6.关系,关联[U][(+to)]
Success seems to have little reference to merit.
成功与长处似无多少关联.