어떤 대상이나 사실에 대하여 말하거나 언급하다.
To mention or speak about someone or something briefly or indirectly.
예문:
"The author refers to his childhood experiences in the first chapter."
"Please do not refer to the secret in front of the children."
도움이나 결정을 받기 위해 사람이나 사건을 전문가나 권위자에게 보내다.
To send someone to a professional, specialist, or higher authority for treatment, advice, or a decision.
예문:
"The dentist referred me to an orthodontist for braces."
"The committee referred the proposal to the board of directors."
정보를 얻기 위해 책이나 자료 등을 찾아보거나 참고하다.
To look at a source of information, such as a book or document, to find facts or advice.
예문:
"You should refer to the dictionary for the correct spelling."
"The lawyer referred to previous cases to support his argument."
단어나 기호 등이 특정한 대상이나 개념을 가리키거나 나타내다.
To represent, stand for, or denote a particular person, thing, or idea.
예문:
"In the phrase 'the king of pop', the title refers to Michael Jackson."
"The blue lines on the map refer to rivers and streams."
어떤 일의 원인이나 기원을 특정 대상의 것으로 돌리다.
To attribute something to a particular cause, source, or origin.
예문:
"The scientist referred the discovery to a chance observation."
"She refers her artistic talent to her grandmother's influence."
특정한 사람이나 상황에 관련되거나 적용되다.
To relate to or be applicable to a specific person, group, or situation.
예문:
"The statistics refer to the population growth in urban areas."
"Does this section of the contract refer to part-time employees?"