officiate /əˈfɪʃɪˌeɪt/ ( officiating, officiated, officiates )

• 1. 

  V-I When someone officiates at a ceremony or formal occasion, they are in charge and perform the official part of it. 主持(仪式)

  例：

  Bishop Silvester officiated at the funeral.

  西尔韦斯特主教主持了葬礼。

  例：

  A memorial service was held yesterday; the Rev. Michael Logan officiated.

  纪念仪式是昨天举行的，由迈克尔·洛根牧师主持。

• 2. 

  V-I When someone officiates at a sports match or competition, they are in charge and make sure the players do not break the rules. (在体育比赛中)担任裁判

  例：

  He will officiate at the next Bears' game.

  他将担任下一场大力士赛的裁判。

  例：

  They are the first women ever hired to officiate in a men's professional sport.

  她们是有史以来首批受聘担任职业男子比赛裁判的女性。