VAR
noun [ C ] sports specialized uk/ˌviː.eɪˈɑːr/ us/ˌviː.eɪˈɑːr/
（体育比赛中的）视频助理裁判（Video Assistant Referee 的缩写）
abbreviation for Video Assistant Referee: an official who helps the main referee (= the person in charge of a sports game) to make decisions during a game using film recorded at the game
The VAR can ensure that no clearly wrong penalty decisions are made. VAR可以确保不做出明显错误的判罚。
- More examples
- The VAR will inform the referee in cases of mistaken identity, to prevent the wrong player being cautioned or sent off.
- A VAR checks and reviews the incident and gives immediate feedback via a headset.
- This was the first time VARs were used at a major tournament.
- If the VAR believes there has been a potential clear error, he or she will contact the referee.