Reference
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参考, 引用
a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea
例子
The article included several references to previous studies on the topic.
文章包括了对该主题先前研究的几个参考。
His speech made multiple references to historical events.
他的演讲多次提及历史事件。
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参考, 参考注释
a short note in a book giving information about the source of its subject
例子
At the end of the chapter, the author included a reference to the original research study.
在章节末尾，作者包含了对原始研究研究的参考。
The book ’s reference section helps readers find the sources used to write the text.
书的参考部分帮助读者找到撰写文本所使用的来源。
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参考, 参考书
a work containing useful information on a particular subject, often consulted for guidance or clarification
例子
Please check the reference for additional information.
请查看参考以获取更多信息。
The reference contains the answers to your questions.
参考包含了你问题的答案。
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参考, 基准点
a point of comparison or a standard used to evaluate or measure something
例子
The GDP growth rate serves as a reference for economic performance.
GDP增长率作为经济表现的参考。
The star 's brightness was used as a reference in the study of celestial bodies.
这颗恒星的亮度被用作研究天体的参考。
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推荐信
a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them
例子
She requested a reference from her previous manager to support her job application.
她向她的前任经理请求了一封推荐信以支持她的工作申请。
His reference highlighted his strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
他的推荐信强调了他强大的职业道德和出色的沟通技巧。
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the specific thing, object, or concept that a word, phrase, or expression points to
例子
In " the Eiffel Tower, " the reference is the famous Paris landmark.
Linguists study how words acquire reference in different contexts.
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the act of referring to, consulting, or directing attention to a source of information
例子
She made a reference to the dictionary to check the spelling.
The report included references to multiple academic studies.
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the relationship in which a word, phrase, or expression points to, denotes, or indicates a specific entity, object, or concept
例子
In the sentence " The cat is on the mat, " " cat " and " mat " have clear references.
Pronouns like " he " or " they " depend on context to establish reference.
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a publication, or a specific passage within a publication, that is cited or referred to
例子
The paper included a reference to a recent journal article.
She added several references from historical texts in her essay.
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the code, pointer, or address that indicates where a piece of information is stored in memory or storage
例子
In programming, a reference allows a function to access the original variable.
The database stores references to user profiles rather than duplicating data.
to reference
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to refer to a source, publication, or piece of information for evidence, support, or clarification
例子
In her essay, she referenced several studies on climate change.
The report references the latest government statistics.
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