Смысл: ad referendum 
ad referendum [͵ædrefəʹrendəm]
лат. (of)
<Í> ад референдум; для (последующего) рассмотренияили одобрения (кем-л. ) для доклада
to agree ad referendum - дип.
<Í> ад референдум; для (последующего) рассмотрения
ref Идиома
an offer I couldn't refuse
offer I couldn't refuse
in reference to
I have nothing to say in reference to that case．对于那个事件，我无可奉告。
in/with reference to
I have nothing to say in reference to that case．对于那个事件，我无可奉告。
prefer…to
I prefer tea to coffee．我喜欢喝茶，不喜欢喝咖啡。
refer to
It was unwise in your speech to refer to rising unemployment．你在讲话中谈到失业率上升的情况，这是不明智的。
The veteran fighter referred to his experiences during the Long March．那位战士提到他在长征中的经历。
2．look at sth．for information查阅
If you don't know what it means，refer to the dictionary．如果你不知道它的意思，可以查字典。
In drawing up the plan，they went to the library to refer to many books．在制订计划时，他们到图书馆查阅了许多书籍。
3．concern；relate or apply to涉及；关于；有关
The new law does not refer to the land used for farming．这项新法律不涉及农业用地。
I have examined all the documents referring to the matter．我翻阅了所有关于此事的文件。
What I have to say refers to all of you．我要讲的话与你们大家都有关。
4．send to sb．for decision or action提交…处理
The shop referred the complaint to the maker of the article．那家商店将投诉意见转给了制造商。
We referred the matter to the Finance Committee．我们把这事提交财务委员会处理。
refer to…as
Smoking is usually referred to as a bad habit．抽烟通常被认为是坏习惯。
I heard them refer to her as“Big Sister”．我听见他们称她为“大姐”。
Since gases and liquids are capable of flowing，they are commonly referred to as fluids．气体和液体都能流动，所以统称为流体。
refine on
We can refine on our plan if we consider the problem carefully．如果我们仔细考虑一下这个问题，我们是能把计划改进一下的。
He was asked to refine on her first outline to make it clearer and more exact．他被要求对她的最初提纲进行修改，使之更清楚更确切。
2．be better than；surpass胜过；比…更好
Modern farming techniques refine on those of the past．现代农业技术比过去强。
We shall have to refine on our methods of advertising if we are to reach a wider public．我们如果想要造成更广泛的影响，就必须更加完善我们做广告的方法。
refine (up) on
We can refine on our plan if we consider the problem carefully．如果我们仔细考虑一下这个问题，我们是能把计划改进一下的。
He was asked to refine on her first outline to make it clearer and more exact．他被要求对她的最初提纲进行修改，使之更清楚更确切。
2．be better than；surpass胜过；比…更好
Modern farming techniques refine on those of the past．现代农业技术比过去强。
We shall have to refine on our methods of advertising if we are to reach a wider public．我们如果想要造成更广泛的影响，就必须更加完善我们做广告的方法。
reflect on
I reflected on all he had said to me．我仔细考虑了他对我说的话。
As you get older you begin to reflect on the uncertainty of life．随着年龄的增长，你会开始意识到生活是不稳定的。
2．bring sth．into disfavor or question带来不利影响或造成问题；使…名誉不好
The lie that you told reflects on your honesty．你的谎言有损于你的诚实。
His arrogance only reflects on himsdlf．他的傲慢无礼只能使自己丢脸。
3．discredit or doubt；blame怀疑；不信任；责备
I don't wish to reflect upon your sincerity．我并不愿意怀疑你的诚实。
The man made recommendations which reflected on their efficiency．那个人提出了一些建议，指责了他们的工作效率。
reflect (up) on
I reflected on all he had said to me．我仔细考虑了他对我说的话。
As you get older you begin to reflect on the uncertainty of life．随着年龄的增长，你会开始意识到生活是不稳定的。
2．bring sth．into disfavor or question带来不利影响或造成问题；使…名誉不好
The lie that you told reflects on your honesty．你的谎言有损于你的诚实。
His arrogance only reflects on himsdlf．他的傲慢无礼只能使自己丢脸。
3．discredit or doubt；blame怀疑；不信任；责备
I don't wish to reflect upon your sincerity．我并不愿意怀疑你的诚实。
The man made recommendations which reflected on their efficiency．那个人提出了一些建议，指责了他们的工作效率。
refrain from
You must refrain from spitting in the street．你不能在街上随地吐痰。
Plesse refrain from smoking．请勿吸烟。
I pur posely refrain from arguing with him．我有意克制自己不和他争辩。
I refrained from further words．我忍住没有再说下去。
2．prevent from阻止；防止
Fortunately he was refrained from wrongaoing．很幸运，他被阻止没有做出蠢事来。
take refuge
He wanted to take refuge in the cellar．他想在地下室里躲避一下。
take refuge/shelter
He wanted to take refuge in the cellar．他想在地下室里躲避一下。
whys and wherefores
He doesn't like to follow blindly but always goes into the whys and wherefores of everything．凡事他不喜欢盲从，总是追根究底。
with reference to
I have nothing to say with reference to this question．关于这个问题我没有什么话要讲。
I have nothing to say in reference to that case．对于那个事件，我无可奉告。
whys and wherefores of
Idiom(s): whys and wherefores of sthTheme: CAUSES
the reasons or causes relating to something.
• I refuse to discuss the whys and wherefores of my decision. It's final.
• Bob doesn't know the whys and wherefores of his contract. He just knows that it means he will get a lot of money when he finishes the work.
Every why has a wherefore.
There is an explanation for everything.Barefaced liar
A barefaced liar is one who displays no shame about lying even if they are exposed.Be careful what you wish for
If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.('Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.' and 'Be careful what you wish for; you may receive it.' are also used.)refine on|refine|refine upon
v. 1. To make better; improve. Mary was asked to refine on her first outline to make it clearer and more exact. 2. To be better than; surpass. Modern medical techniques refine on those of the past.surefire
adj. Without fail; effective; bringing actual results. During a campaign the only surefire way to get the sympathy of the voters is to mingle with them in person.why and wherefore|wherefore|why
n. The answer to a question or problem. Usually used in the plural. Father told him not to always ask the whys and wherefores when he was told to do something.with regard to|in reference|in reference to|in reg
prep. In connection with; from the standpoint of; concerning; regarding; about. I am writing with reference to your last letter. He spoke in reference to the Boy Scouts. I spoke to him with regard to his low marks. In regard to the test tomorrow, it is postponed.Compare: IN RELATION TO, IN RESPECT TO.
barefaced lie
barefaced lieA shameless falsehood. For example, Bill could tell a barefaced lie with a straight face. The adjective barefaced means “beardless,” and one theory is that in the 1500s this condition was considered brazen in all but the youngest males. By the late 1600s barefaced also meant “brazen” or “bold,” the meaning alluded to in this phrase.
reference
referencesee in regard to.
refine
refinerefine on
or refine upon
to improve, as by adding refinements
reformation
reformationthe Reformation
the 16th-cent. religious movement that aimed at reforming the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in establishing the Protestant churches
wherefore
whereforesee whys and wherefores.
English Vocalbulary
An ref idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with ref, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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