reference book

US /ˈref.ər.əns ˌbʊk/
UK /ˈref.ər.əns ˌbʊk/
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參考書, 工具書

a book, such as a dictionary or encyclopedia, containing facts and information and intended for reference rather than for reading through

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I consulted a reference book to find the definition of the word.
我查閱了一本參考書來查找這個詞的定義。
The library has a wide selection of reference books on various subjects.
圖書館有各種主題的參考書