reference
gb/ɹˈɛfɚəns/ us/ɹˈɛfɚəns/
A2
Anh
~ 1100
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B1
action
1
act of mentioning something
When you talk or write about something to make people notice it.
Mẫu sử dụng:
make [a] reference to [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reference' with 'referral'; 'reference' is about mentioning something, while 'referral' is about sending someone to another place or person.
Từ đồng nghĩa
mention (A more general term for briefly talking about something.)
|
allusion (Often used when the reference is indirect or subtle.)
Từ trái nghĩa
omission (Leaving something out instead of mentioning it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
make reference to
|direct reference
|casual reference
|frequent reference
|in reference to
Chủ đề
communication
|writing
|speaking
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The article made a reference to recent political events.
- She avoided any reference to her previous job.
- In his speech, there was a clear reference to the upcoming changes.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I made a reference to my old school.
- He did not make any reference to the problem.
- The teacher made a reference to our homework.
Danh từ
A2
entity
2
information source for consultation
A book, website, or other source you use to find information.
Mẫu sử dụng:
use [something] as a reference
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'reference' with 'referee' in spoken English; they are unrelated meanings.
Từ đồng nghĩa
resource (General term for something that provides information or help.)
|
guide (A source that gives instructions or advice.)
Từ trái nghĩa
fiction (Opposite in the sense of not being factual information.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
reference book
|reference material
|use as a reference
|reference source
Chủ đề
education
|research
|communication
Ví dụ
- This dictionary is an excellent reference for language learners.
- The report includes references at the end.
- We used the manual as a reference during training.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I use the internet as a reference for my work.
- This map is a good reference for tourists.
- The teacher gave us a list of references.
Danh từ
B1
entity
3
person giving recommendation
Someone who can say good things about you when you try to get a job.
Mẫu sử dụng:
give [someone] as a reference
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners confuse 'reference' (person giving recommendation) with 'recommendation letter' (the written document). They are related but not identical.
Từ đồng nghĩa
referee (Used in British English for someone who gives a job recommendation.)
|
recommender (Less common; someone who recommends you.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
personal reference
|professional reference
|give as a reference
|contact a reference
Chủ đề
employment
|relationships
|work
|business
Ví dụ
- Please provide two professional references with your application.
- My old manager agreed to be my reference.
- They contacted her references before offering the job.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I asked my teacher to be my reference.
- The company will call my references.
- He gave his old boss as a reference.
Danh từ
technical
A2
entity
4
identifier in a system or record
A number or code that helps you find something in a list or system.
Mẫu sử dụng:
quote [a] reference number/code
Từ đồng nghĩa
identifier (General term for any label that identifies something.)
|
code (A set of numbers/letters used for identification.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
reference number
|reference code
|customer reference
Chủ đề
business
|technology
Ví dụ
- Please quote your booking reference when calling customer service.
- Each order has a unique reference number.
- The librarian found the book using the catalog reference.
Ví dụ cho người học
- My ticket has a booking reference on it.
- You need the reference number to find your file.
- The email has my order reference.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
reference
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛfɚəns/
US/ɹˈɛfɚəns/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ref - er - ence (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (ref)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: reference
- Plural: reference, references
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
for future reference
1/fɚ fjˈut͡ʃɚ ɹˈɛfɚəns/
fixed phrase
to be used later as information
To keep something so you can look at it later if you need it.
Ví dụ
- Keep this document for future reference.
- I wrote down his phone number for future reference.
in reference to
1/ˈɪn ɹˈɛfɚəns tə/
fixed phrase
formal
concerning something mentioned earlier
About the thing that was said or written before.
Ví dụ
- In reference to your email, we will arrange a meeting next week.
- She spoke in reference to the recent policy changes.
point of reference
1/pˈɔɪnt əv ɹˈɛfɚəns/
fixed phrase
basis for comparison or evaluation
Something you use to compare or understand other things.
Ví dụ
- The report serves as a point of reference for future studies.
- Use this chart as a point of reference when making your decision.