"reference"的定义和意义

Reference

名词

参考, 提及

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

参考文献, 来源

a short note in a book giving information about the source of its subject

参考文献, 参考资料

a work containing useful information on a particular subject, often consulted for guidance or clarification

参考, 参照点

a point of comparison or a standard used to evaluate or measure something

推荐信, 参考信

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

参考, 引用

the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to

参考, 咨询

the act of referring or consulting

参考, 提及

the act of referring to or indicating something or someone in language, where words or expressions are used to point to or denote specific entities, objects, or concepts

What is "reference"?

Reference is the act of referring to or indicating something or someone in language, where words or expressions are used to point to or denote specific entities, objects, or concepts. For example, in the sentence, "The cat is on the mat," the word "cat" refers to a specific animal, while "mat" refers to a specific object. Reference can be direct, where the term clearly identifies the entity, or indirect, where it implies or suggests the entity without naming it directly. Understanding reference is essential for interpreting meaning in communication, as it helps clarify what is being discussed and ensures effective understanding between speakers and listeners.

参考文献, 出处

a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to

引用, 标识符

(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

to reference

动词

参考, 提及

refer to

reference

refer

coreference