reference book
US /ˈref.ər.əns ˌbʊk/
UK /ˈref.ər.əns ˌbʊk/
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参考书, 工具书
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.
我查阅了一本参考书来查找这个词的定义。
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The library has a wide selection of reference books on various subjects.
图书馆有各种主题的参考书。