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参考
cān kǎo
Meaning
- to consult
- to refer
- consultation
- reference
Definition
参考指查阅、利用资料或信息来帮助理解或做出决定。
Reference refers to consulting or using materials or information to aid understanding or decision-making.
Usage
作为动词，表示查阅或引用资料；作为名词，表示依据或参照的对象。
As a verb, it means to consult or cite materials; as a noun, it indicates a basis or object of reference.
Examples
- 1 我在写论文时参考了很多文献。（When writing my thesis, I consulted many references.）
- 2 这份报告的数据可供参考。（The data in this report can be used for reference.）
- 3 请参考说明书中的使用方法。（Please refer to the instructions for usage.）
- 4 他的意见只作为参考，最终决定权在你。（His opinion is just for reference; the final decision is yours.）
- 5 参考历史经验，我们制定了新政策。（Drawing on historical experience, we formulated a new policy.）
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