2013年5月2日 星期四

Grammar∣ refer to


Phrasal verbs

refer to somebody/something (as something)

to mention or speak about somebody/something


The victims were not referred to by name.

Her mother never referred to him again.

You know who I'm referring to.

She always referred to Ben as ‘that nice man’.

I promised not to refer to the matter again.

refer to somebody/something

(1) to describe or be connected to somebody/something

The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner.

The term ‘Arts’ usually refers to humanities and social sciences.

This paragraph refers to the events of last year.

The term ‘accent’ refers to pronunciation. 

The term ‘dialect’ refers to vocabulary and grammar.

(2) to look at something or ask a person for information
Synonymconsult

You may refer to your notes if you want.

to refer to a dictionary

refer somebody/something to somebody/something

to send somebody/something to somebody/something for help, advice or a decision

My doctor referred me to a specialist.

The case was referred to the Court of Appeal. 

(formal) May I refer you to my letter of 14 May?

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