reference/ˋrɛfərəns; ˈref$rəns/n 1 [C,U] something you say or write that mentions another person or thing 谈到﹐提及: +to Her writings contain references to members of her family. 她的著作中多次提及她的家庭成员。In his letter, Sam made no reference to his illness. 萨姆在信中没有提到他的病。2 [C,U] when you look at something for information, or the place you get information from 参考﹐查阅﹔参考资料来源: Keep this dictionary on your desk for easy reference . 把这本词典放在书桌上以便查阅。The conversations are recorded for future reference (=so that they can be looked at in the future). 谈话都被记录下来以供日后参考。3 [C] a) a letter saying that someone is suitable for a new job, course etc〔新工作﹑课程等的〕介绍信﹐推荐信see box at见 JOB 方框b) the person who writes a letter saying that someone is suitable for a new job or course [ referee ] 介绍人﹐推荐人