reference library noun
plural reference libraries
plural reference libraries
Learner's definition of REFERENCE LIBRARY
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1
: a collection of books often about a particular subject(关于某一主题的)丛书 2
: a library that lets you use books while you are there but does not allow you to take the books home(不向外借阅的)参考图书馆,工具书阅览室 — compare lending library