reference
reference
noun
[mass noun]
for future reference
noun
[mass noun]
- the action of mentioning or alluding to something
提及，谈到
he made reference to the enormous power of the mass media.
他论及大众传媒的巨大力量。
[count noun]references to Darwinism and evolution.
对达尔文学说和进化的引用。
■[count noun]a mention or citation of a source of information in a book or article
引文出处
■[count noun]a book or passage cited in such a way
引文 - use of a source of information in order to ascertain something
引证，引用资料
popular works of reference.
常用参考书。
■the sending of a matter for decision or consideration to some authority
提交，递交
the publishers reprinted and sold the work without reference to the author.
出版商没有征求作者意见就再版销售作品。 - [count noun]a letter from a previous employer testifying to someone's ability or reliability, used when applying for a new job
（前雇主证明求职者德才的）证明信，介绍信
- [with obj.]provide (a book or article) with citations of authorities
给（书，文）提供参考资料，附加参考资料
each chapter is referenced, citing literature up to 1990.
每章都附有直至1990年为止的参考书目。
for future reference
- for use at a later date
以供日后参考
she lodged this idea in the back of her mind for future reference.
她把这个想法记在心里供日后参考。
- the scope and limitations of an activity or area of knowledge
委托范围；委托权限
the minister will present a plan outlining the inquiry's terms of reference.
大臣将提出一份概述调查委托范围的计划。
- in relation to; as regards
关于，就…而论
war can only be explained with reference to complex social factors.
战争只能用复杂的社会因素来解释。
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