adjudicators
adjudicators — 名詞
1. people or panels whose job is to decide formally which side should win in a disp
裁決者
正式裁定爭議的人或小組
people or panels whose job is to decide formally which side should win in a dispute, complaint, or competition
After the final round, the adjudicators compared scores before announcing the winner.
最後一輪結束後，裁決者先比對分數，才宣布冠軍。
adjudicators compare scores before a final decision
The festival invited three adjudicators from Seoul, Nairobi, and Toronto.
這個影展邀請了三位來自首爾、奈洛比和多倫多的裁決者。
Parents complained when the adjudicators changed the debate result without explanation.
裁決者未作說明就改了辯論結果後，家長們提出抱怨。
Independent adjudicators reviewed both companies' evidence during the contract hearing.
獨立裁決者在合約聽證期間審查了兩家公司的證據。
At the choir contest, the adjudicators wrote detailed notes for each group.
在合唱比賽中，裁決者為每一組都寫了詳細評語。
- judge
more general and especially common for a court official
- arbitrator
used for disputes outside court, often with a binding decision
- referee
used in sports and some contests, with more focus on enforcing rules during the event
用法筆記
Usually found in formal settings such as competitions, complaint processes, and contract disputes. Use 'judge' for a courtroom official and 'referee' for someone controlling play during a match; adjudicators weigh performances or evidence before deciding.