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。
The symbol on the ancient artifact referred to a religious belief system practiced by the ancient civilization.
古代文物上的符号指的是古代文明所实践的宗教信仰体系。
02
提到, 谈及
to mention or discuss someone or something
Transitive: to refer to a topic
例子
She did n't want to directly refer to the sensitive topic, so she chose her words carefully.
她不想直接提及敏感话题，所以措辞谨慎。
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。
