pair
noun
Definitions of pair noun
- A2Countable(可数名词)
two items of the same kind that are meant to be used together, or an object that consists of two joined parts
一对；一双
a pair of shoes / a pair of gloves
一双鞋子 / 一双手套
a pair of scissors / a pair of glasses
一把剪刀 / 一副眼镜
I can't seem to find a matching pair of socks.
我好像找不到一双配对的袜子。
- Countable(可数名词)
two people who are in a romantic relationship or who are working together
一对（情侣或伙伴）
They seem to be a very happy couple.
他们似乎是一对非常幸福的夫妻。
What have you two been doing?
你们两个一直在做什么？
They are a great pair of collaborators.
他们是一对很棒的合作伙伴。
- Countable(可数名词)
two animals that mate to produce offspring
（动物）交配的一对
a breeding pair of birds
一对繁殖的鸟
a mated pair of swans
一对交配的天鹅
The pair of penguins are taking care of their young.
这对企鹅正在照顾它们的幼鸟。
verb
Definitions of pair verb
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to make something one of a pair, or to become one of a pair
使成对；配对
This shirt was paired with matching trousers.
这件衬衫搭配了相配的裤子。
We paired the data with previous results.
我们将这些数据与之前的结果配对。
They paired the wine with a selection of dishes.
他们将这款葡萄酒与精选的菜肴搭配。
Phrasal Verbs of pair
- pair up
to temporarily partner with another person to accomplish a task
（为进行某项活动）组成搭档，结成对
• In class, students were asked to pair up with a classmate for group discussions.
在课堂上，学生们被要求与同学组成搭档进行小组讨论。
- pair off
to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone
建立情侣关系；成为一对
• At the dance party, many people paired off with their partners.
在舞会上，许多人与他们的伴侣结成对。
- pair someone off
to facilitate a meeting between two individuals with the intention of fostering a romantic relationship
拉红线；媒合
• Her friends tried to pair her off with the new boy who moved in.
她的朋友试图撮合她和新搬来的男孩。
- pair (someone) off
When individuals in a group form pairs to engage in an activity, or when you actively assign them into pairs.
分成几对；配对
• The teacher paired the students off for group discussions.
老师将学生们分组进行小组讨论。