B：Can I check this (book/ encyclopedia/ audiotape) out?
      這（本書/本百科全書/塊錄音磁帶）我可以借出嗎？

A：I’m sorry. It’s for reference only.
      對(duì)不起，這是只供參考的書目。

A：Can I help you?
      我能為您效勞嗎？

B：Yes, I’m doing some research on Roman civilization. Do you have any books on the subject?
      我在做一些關(guān)于羅馬文明方面的研究，這方面有沒有什么書？

A：These books over here are about ancient history. They might be helpful.
      這里的這些書是關(guān)于古代歷史的。可能有些幫助。

reference的翻譯

B：Can I check this one out?
      這本可以外借嗎？

reference的翻譯

A：I’m sorry. It’s for reference only, so it must stay in the library. But you’re welcome to look through it.
      對(duì)不起，這本只是參考書，不能外借。但是你可以查閱。

reference在線翻譯

B：Ok. And I’d like to check these books out.
      好吧。我想借這些書。

reference

A：All right. They’re due back next Wednesday.
      好的。歸還期限是下個(gè)星期三。

B：Thanks for your help.
      謝謝你的幫忙。

1. 提及；談到
    Reference to someone or something is the act of talking about them or mentioning them. A reference is a particular example of this.

    e.g. He made no reference to any agreement...
           他沒有提到什么協(xié)議。
    e.g. The crowd chanted 'No Poll Tax', a reference to the government's new local taxation system...
           人群高呼“不要人頭稅”，指的是政府新確立的地方稅收制度。

2. 咨詢;征詢;參考;查閱
    Reference is the act of consulting someone or something in order to get information or advice.

    e.g. This might be done without reference to Parliament...
           這件事情也許可以繞過國(guó)會(huì)直接進(jìn)行。
    e.g. Please keep this sheet in a safe place for reference.
           請(qǐng)把這張紙放在穩(wěn)妥之處以備查閱。

3. （書）供參考的
    Reference books are ones that you look at when you need specific information or facts about a subject.

    e.g. There are several reference books which have been compiled to help you make your choice.
           有幾本參考書專門幫你作出選擇。
    e.g. ...a useful reference work for teachers.
           有用的教師參考書

4. 引語；引用的觀點(diǎn)；引證
    A reference is a word, phrase, or idea which comes from something such as a book, poem, or play and which you use when making a point about something.

reference在線翻譯

    e.g. ...a reference from the Quran.
           引自《古蘭經(jīng)》的引文
    e.g. ...historical references.
           歷史引證

5. （方便查詢的）編號(hào)，標(biāo)記，索引
    A reference is something such as a number or a name that tells you where you can obtain the information you want.

reference的解釋

    e.g. ...a map reference...
           地圖索引
    e.g. Make a note of the reference number shown on the form.
           把表格上的編碼記下來。

6. 介紹信;推薦信
    A reference is a letter that is written by someone who knows you and which describes your character and abilities. When you apply for a job, an employer might ask for references .

    e.g. The firm offered to give her a reference.
           公司主動(dòng)給她開具介紹信。

7. （求職等時(shí)的）推薦人，介紹人，證明人
    A reference is a person who gives you a reference, for example when you are applying for a job.

8. 引用，參照（某書或某作者）
    If you reference a particular book or writer, you make a precise reference to them in what you are saying or writing.

    e.g. It specifically referenced Hermann Noordung's classic 1928 book on this subject.
           在這一問題上它特別參照了赫爾曼·諾丁1928年的經(jīng)典之作。

9. （保留信息）以備將來之用
    If you keep information for future reference, you keep it because it might be useful in the future.

    e.g. Read these notes carefully and keep them for future reference.
           仔細(xì)閱讀這些注釋并將其保留下來以備將來之用。

10. 關(guān)于…
      You use with reference to or in reference to in order to indicate what something relates to.

      e.g. I am writing with reference to your article on salaries for scientists...
             我寫此信是為了回應(yīng)你那篇探討科學(xué)家薪水的文章。
      e.g. I'm calling in reference to your series on prejudice.
             我打電話是要談?wù)勀銓懙挠嘘P(guān)“偏見”的系列文章。

11. see also: cross-reference;frame of reference;point of reference;terms of reference