an official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play (体育比赛)裁判(员)
a person willing to testify in writing about the character or ability of someone, especially an applicant for a job (尤指求职者的)证明人,推荐人 ■a person appointed to examine and assess for publication a scientific or other academic work (鉴定学术作品是否可出版)审阅人
(referees, refereed, refereeing)
[with obj.]officiate as referee at (a game or match) 为(比赛)担任裁判 he had refereed two of the first-round group matches. 在第一轮团体赛中他担任过两场比赛的裁判。