reference book
dictionary
encyclopedia
handbook
atlas
1. The library has a vast collection of reference works.
这家图书馆拥有大量的参考书。
2. You can find the specific data in a standard reference work.
你可以在标准的参考工具书中找到这些特定数据。
3. Students often rely on reference works for their academic research.
学生在进行学术研究时经常依赖参考资料。
A: Where can I find a reliable reference work for my history essay?
A：我能在哪里找到适合我历史论文的可靠参考书？
B: You should look in the non-fiction section of the library.
B：你应该去图书馆的非虚构类书籍区看看。
1) 工具书
2) 参考资料
3) 文献资料
1. 工具书
e.g.
Dictionaries and encyclopedias are essential reference works.
字典和百科全书是必不可少的工具书。
noun phrase
1. A book or set of books intended to be consulted for specific information rather than read from beginning to end.
Synonym: reference book