"refers" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 指的是
• 涉及

Definition

提到某人或某事，或指向某个具体的事物。也用于说明某个单词或短语的含义。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于正式或学术环境，如'the term refers to...'。和'means'（表示）或'relates to'（与…相关）容易混淆，'refers to'强调指定指代的对象。

Examples

This word refers to a type of animal.

这个词**指的是**一种动物。

He refers to his father as his hero.

他把他的父亲**称为**自己的英雄。

The picture refers to last year’s event.

这张图片**涉及**去年的活动。

When he says 'they,' he refers to his coworkers.

当他说'他们'时，其实**指的是**他的同事。

The term 'biodiversity' refers to the variety of life on Earth.

“生物多样性”这个术语**指的是**地球上的生命多样性。

Usually, the phrase 'in general' refers to something true most of the time.

通常，“一般来说”这个短语**指的是**大多数时候都正确的事情。