umpire

🇬🇧 UK/'ʌmpaiә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

An official who enforces the rules and settles disputes in a sports match; a person who arbitrates between parties.

裁判员,仲裁人

v.

To act as an umpire in a game or dispute.

担任裁判,进行仲裁

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
umpireother
=umpire

Common Collocations

  • 1.umpire's decision裁判员的裁决
  • 2.act as umpire担任裁判
  • 3.cricket umpire板球裁判
  • 4.appeal to the umpire向裁判申诉

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The umpire called the ball out, sparking protests from the crowd.

  • 2.

    Both teams agreed to appoint a neutral umpire to settle the dispute.

  • 3.

    The umpire's decision is final and cannot be challenged by the players.

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