matchmaker

1. N-COUNT A matchmaker is someone who tries to encourage people they know to form a romantic relationship or to get married. 媒人; 月老

Some friends played matchmaker and had us both over to dinner. 一些朋友牽線搭橋，邀請我們兩人都去赴宴。

2. N-COUNT a person who arranges competitive matches 安排比賽者

3. N-COUNT a person who makes matches (for igniting) 制作火柴者