A1 noun 中性 #2,059 最常用

umpire

/ˈʌm.paɪər/

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.

例句

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1

The umpire stood near the net during the tennis match.

The sports official stood near the net during the tennis game.

2

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.

3

I can't believe the umpire missed that call!

I am surprised the official did not see that mistake!

词族

名词
umpire
Verb
umpire
相关
umpiring
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记忆技巧

Think of 'U' in Umpire as 'Under the net' (in tennis) or 'U' for 'Under the mask' (in baseball).

快速测验

The ___ shouted 'Out!' after the player hit the ball over the line.

正确!

正确答案是: umpire

例句

1

The umpire stood near the net during the tennis match.

everyday

The sports official stood near the net during the tennis game.

2

The umpire's decision is final and must be accepted by both teams.

formal

The official's judgment is the last word and both teams must follow it.

3

I can't believe the umpire missed that call!

informal

I am surprised the official did not see that mistake!

4

The physical placement of the umpire is crucial for observing rule violations.

academic

Where the official stands is very important for seeing when people break rules.

5

In this negotiation, we need a neutral party to act as an umpire.

business

In this meeting, we need a middle person to act as a judge.

词族

名词
umpire
Verb
umpire
相关
umpiring

常见搭配

tennis umpire a person who judges a tennis match
baseball umpire a person who judges a baseball game
umpire's decision the choice or judgment made by the official
chief umpire the main official in charge
appeal to the umpire to ask the official to change a decision

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

umpire vs referee

A referee usually moves around the field (soccer, basketball), while an umpire often stays in a specific spot (tennis, cricket, baseball).

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使用说明

Use 'umpire' specifically for tennis, cricket, and baseball. For soccer, American football, and basketball, use the word 'referee' instead.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'referee' for all sports, but calling a tennis official a 'referee' is technically incorrect.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'U' in Umpire as 'Under the net' (in tennis) or 'U' for 'Under the mask' (in baseball).

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词源

Derived from the Old French 'nonper', meaning 'not equal' or 'not a peer' (the third person who settles a dispute between two equals).

语法模式

Countable noun (one umpire, two umpires) Can be used as a verb: 'He umpires local games on weekends.' Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to the person in charge of a specific match.
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文化背景

In cricket-loving nations like England and Australia, the umpire is seen as a symbol of 'fair play' and traditional sportsmanship.

快速测验

The ___ shouted 'Out!' after the player hit the ball over the line.

正确!

正确答案是: umpire

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