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referee

/ˌref.əˈriː/

A person who ensures that players follow the rules during a sports game or match. They have the authority to make decisions and stop play if a foul occurs.

例文

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1

The referee blew the whistle to start the football match.

The official signaled the start of the game.

2

The referee submitted a formal report regarding the player's misconduct.

The official provided a written account of the bad behavior.

3

I can't believe the ref didn't see that foul!

I am surprised the official missed that illegal move.

語族

名詞
referee
Verb
referee
関連
referral
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'refer'. Players 'refer' to this person when they need to know if a move was legal or not.

クイックテスト

The ____ gave the player a red card for hitting another player.

正解!

正解は: referee

例文

1

The referee blew the whistle to start the football match.

everyday

The official signaled the start of the game.

2

The referee submitted a formal report regarding the player's misconduct.

formal

The official provided a written account of the bad behavior.

3

I can't believe the ref didn't see that foul!

informal

I am surprised the official missed that illegal move.

4

An impartial referee is essential for a fair sporting competition.

academic

A fair official is necessary for a balanced game.

5

The company hired an independent referee to settle the dispute between the two departments.

business

The firm got an outside judge to solve the internal argument.

語族

名詞
referee
Verb
referee
関連
referral

よく使う組み合わせ

football referee the official in charge of a soccer game
referee's decision the final choice made by the official
assistant referee a person who helps the main official
blow the whistle when the official uses a whistle to stop play
dispute a referee to argue with the official's call

よく使うフレーズ

the referee's word is law

you must accept the official's decision

referee a match

to act as the official for a specific game

blame the referee

to say the official caused a team to lose

よく混同される語

referee vs umpire

A referee usually moves around the field (soccer/rugby), while an umpire often stays in a fixed position (tennis/baseball).

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使い方のコツ

The word is commonly shortened to 'ref' in casual conversation. It can be used as both a noun (the person) and a verb (the action of officiating).

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よくある間違い

Learners often misspell the word with only one 'e' at the end or double the 'f'. Remember it has two 'e's at the end, just like 'employee'.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'refer'. Players 'refer' to this person when they need to know if a move was legal or not.

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語源

Derived from the verb 'refer', meaning a person to whom a matter is referred for a decision.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one referee, two referees Regular verb: referee, refereed, refereeing
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文化的な背景

In many cultures, referees are expected to be completely neutral, though they are often the target of vocal criticism from passionate sports fans.

クイックテスト

The ____ gave the player a red card for hitting another player.

正解!

正解は: referee

関連する文法

Sportsの関連語

football

A1

A popular team sport played with a round ball where two teams try to kick the ball into the other team's goal. It can also refer to the specific ball used to play this game.

basketball

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Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to score points by throwing a large orange ball through a raised hoop called a basket.

baseball

A1

Baseball is a team sport played with a bat, a ball, and gloves on a field with four bases. Two teams of nine players take turns hitting the ball and trying to run around the bases to score points called runs.

tennis

A1

Tennis is a popular racket sport played on a rectangular court between two players or two pairs. The goal is to hit a ball over a net into the opponent's side of the court using a racket.

volleyball

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Volleyball is a team sport played by two teams on a court separated by a high net. Players use their hands or arms to hit a ball back and forth over the net, trying to make the ball touch the ground on the opponent's side.

swimming

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Swimming is the activity or sport of moving through water using your arms and legs. It is a popular form of exercise and a competitive sport practiced in pools or open water.

running

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The activity or sport of moving fast on foot, often done for exercise or in a race. It involves a pace faster than walking where both feet are briefly off the ground at the same time.

cycling

A1

Cycling is the activity of riding a bicycle for exercise, sport, or travel. It involves using your legs to push pedals that turn wheels to move forward.

wrestling

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Wrestling is a sport where two people fight by holding and throwing each other to the ground. It does not involve hitting or kicking and usually takes place on a soft mat.

martial arts

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Martial arts are sports that involve fighting or self-defense, such as karate, judo, or kung fu. They are practiced for many reasons, including fitness, competition, and mental discipline.

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