umpire
A person whose job is to watch a sports match and make sure that players follow the rules. They are the official judge in sports like tennis, baseball, and cricket.
예시
3 / 5The umpire stood near the net during the tennis match.
The sports official stood near the net during the tennis game.
The umpire's decision is final and must be accepted by both teams.
The official's judgment is the last word and both teams must follow it.
I can't believe the umpire missed that call!
I am surprised the official did not see that mistake!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'U' in Umpire as 'Under the net' (in tennis) or 'U' for 'Under the mask' (in baseball).
빠른 퀴즈
The ___ shouted 'Out!' after the player hit the ball over the line.
정답!
정답은: umpire
예시
The umpire stood near the net during the tennis match.
everydayThe sports official stood near the net during the tennis game.
The umpire's decision is final and must be accepted by both teams.
formalThe official's judgment is the last word and both teams must follow it.
I can't believe the umpire missed that call!
informalI am surprised the official did not see that mistake!
The physical placement of the umpire is crucial for observing rule violations.
academicWhere the official stands is very important for seeing when people break rules.
In this negotiation, we need a neutral party to act as an umpire.
businessIn this meeting, we need a middle person to act as a judge.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
the umpire's call
the official decision made during a play
to umpire a match
to act as the official for a game
stand as umpire
to take the role of the judge in a dispute
자주 혼동되는 단어
A referee usually moves around the field (soccer, basketball), while an umpire often stays in a specific spot (tennis, cricket, baseball).
사용 참고사항
Use 'umpire' specifically for tennis, cricket, and baseball. For soccer, American football, and basketball, use the word 'referee' instead.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'referee' for all sports, but calling a tennis official a 'referee' is technically incorrect.
암기 팁
Think of 'U' in Umpire as 'Under the net' (in tennis) or 'U' for 'Under the mask' (in baseball).
어원
Derived from the Old French 'nonper', meaning 'not equal' or 'not a peer' (the third person who settles a dispute between two equals).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In cricket-loving nations like England and Australia, the umpire is seen as a symbol of 'fair play' and traditional sportsmanship.
빠른 퀴즈
The ___ shouted 'Out!' after the player hit the ball over the line.
정답!
정답은: umpire
관련 어휘
Sports 관련 단어
football
A1A 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
A1Basketball 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
A1Baseball 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
A1Tennis 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
A1Volleyball 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
A1Swimming 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
A1The 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
A1Cycling 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
A1Wrestling 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
A1Martial 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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