词组 | reference |
释义 | reference /ˈrefərəns/ noun 1. part of something you say or write in which you mention a person or thingadjectivesfrequent/constant/repeated references He makes frequent references to Abraham Lincoln in his speeches.an occasional reference There are occasional references to the situation in Europe at the time the book was written.a direct/explicit/specific reference The title of the film is a direct reference to Shakespeare.a brief reference There is a brief reference to him in the introduction.a clear reference These comments were a clear reference to the war.a veiled/oblique reference (=one that is not direct, often when you are criticizing someone) He added, in an oblique reference to the US, that “some countries could do more to help”.an apparent reference (=used when saying who or what you think someone is referring to) Her remarks were an apparent reference to a famous murder case.a passing reference (=a quick reference that you make while you are talking about something else) The other scientists’ work received no more than a passing reference in his talk.verbsmake reference to sth Official reports made no reference to the incident.prepositionsa reference to sth There are a lot of references to nature in Hughes’s poems.in a reference to sb/sth In a reference to recent events, the president said that the US was ready to deal with any terrorist threat.2. a letter containing information about whether you would be suitable for a job, place at university etc, written by someone who knows youverbsgive sb a reference Simpson was given a great reference by her boss.write a reference I was asked to write a reference for a friend.get a reference He got a good reference from his previous employer.check/take up/follow up a reference We always check references before offering a job.adjectives/nouns + referencea good/bad reference She came to the company with very good references.a glowing reference (=a very good one) Her employer gave her a glowing reference.a character reference (=about someone’s personal rather than professional qualities) He gave a character reference in court on John’s behalf. |
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