| 词组 | refer to |
| 释义 | refer to 1. refer to sb/sth to mention or speak about someone or something: ▪ What was the organization that you referred to at the beginning of the lecture? ▪ Although she didn't mention any names, everyone knew who she was referring to. refer to sb/sth as sth (=call them by a particular name) ▪ He just referred to her as "my friend Sarah" - I don't know whether they're together or not. ▪ The computer screen is referred to as the monitor. 2. refer to sth to read or look at a book, note, map etc in order to get information: ▪ You can refer to the course textbook if you need further information on this subject. ▪ Without referring to my notes, I can't remember exactly what she said. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑consult 3. refer to sth/sb if part of a book, article, document etc refers to something or someone, it describes or is about that person or thing: ▪ The blue line on the graph refers to sales. ▪ The table on page three refers to rainfall in the region. 4. refer sb/sth to sb to send a person or problem to someone with special knowledge or experience to get information, advice, or a decision: ▪ Your family doctor will refer you to a specialist at the eye hospital. ▪ Shop assistants are instructed to refer customers to senior staff if they have a complaint. ▪ The case has been referred to a higher court. 5. refer sb to sth formal to suggest that someone looks at a book, article, report etc for a particular piece of information: ▪ I refer you to my letter of March 18, 1998 with respect to your application for a grant. ▪ We asked him where it came from in the Bible and he referred us to Exodus, Chapter 14. |
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