reference

n.

1. 提及, 涉及
   • The play is full of references to the political events of those days.
     剧本涉及当时的许多政治事件。
   • Avoid any reference to his illness.
     千万别提起他的病。
2. 参考, 查阅
3. 引文; 参考书目
   • The author does not give references.
     作者没有注明参考文献的出处。
4. 证明书; 推荐信; 证明人; 推荐人
   • Does he have references from former employers?
     他有以前的雇主写的证明吗?
   • The headmaster supplied him with a reference.
     校长给他提供证明人。