matchmaker /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə/

• 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

  例：

  Some friends played matchmaker and had us both over to dinner.

  一些朋友牵线搭桥，邀请我们两人都去赴宴。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT a person who arranges competitive matches 安排比赛者

• 3. 

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