reference
gb/ɹˈɛfɚəns/ us/ɹˈɛfɚəns/
A2
英语
~ 1100
义项
0 个义项
名词
B1
action
1
act of mentioning something
When you talk or write about something to make people notice it.
用法模式：
make [a] reference to [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'reference' with 'referral'; 'reference' is about mentioning something, while 'referral' is about sending someone to another place or person.
近义词
mention (A more general term for briefly talking about something.)
|
allusion (Often used when the reference is indirect or subtle.)
反义词
omission (Leaving something out instead of mentioning it.)
搭配
make reference to
|direct reference
|casual reference
|frequent reference
|in reference to
主题
communication
|writing
|speaking
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
名词
A2
entity
2
information source for consultation
A book, website, or other source you use to find information.
用法模式：
use [something] as a reference
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'reference' with 'referee' in spoken English; they are unrelated meanings.
近义词
resource (General term for something that provides information or help.)
|
guide (A source that gives instructions or advice.)
反义词
fiction (Opposite in the sense of not being factual information.)
搭配
reference book
|reference material
|use as a reference
|reference source
主题
education
|research
|communication
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
名词
B1
entity
3
person giving recommendation
Someone who can say good things about you when you try to get a job.
用法模式：
give [someone] as a reference
常见错误：
Some learners confuse 'reference' (person giving recommendation) with 'recommendation letter' (the written document). They are related but not identical.
近义词
referee (Used in British English for someone who gives a job recommendation.)
|
recommender (Less common; someone who recommends you.)
搭配
personal reference
|professional reference
|give as a reference
|contact a reference
主题
employment
|relationships
|work
|business
例句
- Please provide two professional references with your application.
- My old manager agreed to be my reference.
- They contacted her references before offering the job.
学习者例句
- I asked my teacher to be my reference.
- The company will call my references.
- He gave his old boss as a reference.
名词
technical
A2
entity
4
identifier in a system or record
A number or code that helps you find something in a list or system.
用法模式：
quote [a] reference number/code
近义词
identifier (General term for any label that identifies something.)
|
code (A set of numbers/letters used for identification.)
搭配
reference number
|reference code
|customer reference
主题
business
|technology
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- My ticket has a booking reference on it.
- You need the reference number to find your file.
- The email has my order reference.
语法
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- The report serves as a point of reference for future studies.
- Use this chart as a point of reference when making your decision.