1、reference
提及;谈到
He made no reference to any agreement.
他没有提到什么协议
。The crowd chanted 'No Poll Tax', a reference to the government's new local taxation system.
人群高呼“不要人头税”,指的是政府新确立的地方税收制度
。咨询;征询;参考;查阅
This might be done without reference to Parliament.
这件事情也许可以绕过国会直接进行
。Please keep this sheet in a safe place for reference.
请把这张纸放在稳妥之处以备查阅
。关于…
I am writing with reference to your article on salaries for scientists.
我写此信是为了回应你那篇探讨科学家薪水的文章
。I'm calling in reference to your series on prejudice.
我打电话是要谈谈你写的有关“偏见”的系列文章
。2、expectation
期待;期望;预期
Students' expectations were as varied as their expertise.
学生们的期望根据他们的专业各有不同
。The car has been General Motors' most visible success story, with sales far exceeding expectations.
那种车是通用汽车公司有目共睹最成功的车型,销量远远超过预期
。期望;希望
Stephen Chase had determined to live up to the expectations of the Company.
斯蒂芬·蔡斯决心不辜负公司的期望
。the expectation that the grieving process should have a time limit on it.
希望悲痛情绪不要长久持续下去