1
- 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（体育比赛的）裁判（员）。
2
- 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。
2.1
- 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的）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。