资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Advert \Ad*vert"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Adverted}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Adverting}.] [L. advertere, v. t., to turn to; ad +
   vertere to turn: cf. F. avertir. See {Advertise}.]
   To turn the mind or attention; to refer; to take heed or
   notice; -- with to; as, he adverted to what was said.

         I may again advert to the distinction.   --Owen.

   Syn: Syn.- To refer; allude; regard. See {Refer}.