to refer to
[phrase form: refer]
01
指的是, 涉及
to have a connection with a particular person or thing
Transitive: to refer to sth
例子
The artist 's paintings often refer to nature and its beauty.
艺术家的画作经常提到自然及其美丽。
02
提到, 谈及
to mention or discuss someone or something
Transitive: to refer to a topic
例子
The manager decided to refer to the employee's performance during the meeting.
经理决定在会议中提到员工的表现。
