refer
/rɪˈfɜ:(r); rɪ`fə/ v
(-rr-)
1 [Ipr] ~ to sb/sth
(a) mention or speak of sb/sth; allude to sb/sth 提到、 说到或涉及到某人[某事物]
When I said some people are stupid, I wasn't referring to you. 我说有些人很愚蠢, 并不是指你.
Don't refer to this matter again, please. 请不要再提这件事了.
This incident in his childhood is never again referred to. 他小时候的这件事永远不再提了.
(b) be relevant to sb/sth; concern sb/sth 与某人[某事物]有关; 关系到某人[某事物]
What I have to say refers to all of you. 我要说的事和你们大家都有关.
2 [Ipr] ~ to sth/sb turn to sth/sb for information, etc 向某事物[某人]查询信息等
refer to a dictionary, an expert 查词典、 询问专家
I referred to my watch for the exact time. 我看了一下手表好知道准确的时间.
The speaker often referred to his notes. 那个讲演的人不时地看发言稿.
3 [Tn.pr esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
~ sb/sth to sb/sth send sb/sth to sb/sth for help, advice, action, etc 将某人[某事物]送交某人[某事物]以谋求帮助、 指点、 行动支持等
refer a patient to a specialist for treatment 把病人交给专科医生治疗
The dispute was referred to the United Nations/to arbitration. 该项争端已提交联合国处理[予以仲裁].
I was referred to the manager/the enquiry office. 人家叫我去找经理[去问讯处].
The reader is referred to page 3. 请读者参看第3页.
4 (phr v) refer sth back (to sb) return (a document, etc) to the sender for further clarification 将（文件等）退给送件人予以澄清
The letter was referred back (to us) with a query. 该函已退给（我方）要求对某问题加以解释.