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( ref. )a set of letters or numbers that identifies a person, letter, etc. 编号 ◆ Please quote reference ZK42. 请注明编号 ZK42。 ◆ Put the reference number in the subject line of your email.请在电子邮件的事由一栏上填上编号。 ⨁ to give / quote a reference number提供／注明编号
a letter written by sb who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer 介绍信；推荐信 ◆ We will take up references after the interview. 我们将在面试後收推荐信。 ◆ They always carry out in-depth reference checks .他们总是进行深入的背景调查。 ⨁ to ask for / follow up / take up references索要／追要／接收推荐信 ⨁ to give (sb) / provide (sb with) / write (sb) a reference给（某人）／提供给（某人）／给（某人）写推荐信
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