词汇 | pair |
释义 | pair noun[ C ] uk /peər/ us /per/ A2 two things of the same appearance and size that are intended to be used together, or something that consists of two parts joined together: 一对,一双 pair ofI need a new pair of shoes/gloves. a pair of scissors/glasses一把剪刀/一副眼镜 I can't find a matching pair of socks.我找不到两只成对的袜子。 He packed two pairs of trousers and four shirts.他把两条裤子和四件衬衣放进包里。 in pairsI'd like you to do this exercise in pairs (= in groups of two).我希望你们两人一组来做这个练习。 D_Zheleva/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages two people who have a romantic relationship or are doing something together: 一对(配偶或合作伙伴) They seem a very happy pair.他们像是很幸福的一对。 What have the pair of you been up to?你们俩在搞什么名堂? Synonyms couple(TWO PEOPLE) twosome(TWO PEOPLE) two animals that come together to have sex and produce young: (动物)交配的一对 a breeding pair进行繁殖的一对 a mated pair of swans一对天鹅 Compare couplenoun(TWO PEOPLE) sports specialized in cricket, an occasion when a batter (= a player who tries to hit the ball) is out for a score of no runs (= points) in both innings (= a team's turns at hitting the ball) of a game: He picked up a pair in the opening game of the season. She was relieved to avoid being out for a pair by hitting the third ball she faced into the leg side and scoring a single. Rachel bought yet another pair of shoes to add to her collection.雷切尔已经有那么多鞋,居然又买了一双。 I burrowed through the clothes in the drawer looking for a clean pair of socks.我在抽屉里的衣服里翻找一双干净的袜子。 She was wearing an old pair of trousers with rips at the knees.她穿着条旧裤子,膝盖处破了。 Shoplifters often work in pairs, with one creating a diversion to distract the shop assistants while the other steals the goods. You should see her wardrobe - it's unbelievable - she's got about 50 pairs of shoes.你该看看她的衣柜——真是不可思议——她有大约50双鞋。 Numbers: groups of things according to number a couple of someone/something baker's dozen brace companion couple dozen dyad dyadic gross null quaternity score triad trinity trio twosome You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Groups of people Animal reproduction Animal groupings Cricket pair verb[ I,T ] uk /peər/ us /per/ to make something one of a pair, or to become one of a pair: 与…配对 be paired withFamous paintings have been paired with poems by Sandburg, Angelou, and others.著名的油画作品与桑德伯格和安杰洛等人的诗配成对。 Opposite uncouple Creating alliances affiliate align align against someone/something alliance ally ally yourself to/with someone associate with someone attach cling cosiness force go go in on something hobnob integrate join network pair off pair up pairing Phrasal verbspair off pair someone off pair (someone) off pair up pair | American Dictionarypair noun[ C ] us/peər/pluralpairs or pair two things of the same appearance and size that are intended to be used together, or something that consists of two parts joined together: a pair of gloves/shoes a pair of pants/scissors Each package contains three pairs of socks. pair verb[ I/T ] us/peər/ to make or become one of a pair: [ T ]Famous paintings have been paired with poems by Sandburg, Angelou, and others. Phrasal verbpair off pair | Business Englishpair noun[ C ] uk /peər/us two people, things, or organizations that work, are used, or appear together: The pair are accused of securities fraud. The carpenters worked in pairs. pair verb uk /peər/us [ T ](alsopair off) to combine two things to produce a particular result: pair (off) sth with sthHe is asking the state for a $26 million investment to be paired with private support of $10 million. Some funds combine long and short positions, usually pairing off stocks in the same industry. [ I or T ] to put two people or groups together to work or learn something, or to form a group of two for these purposes: The instructor paired us off, so that we could test the new techniques. pair sb (off) with sbMs. Morris was paired with Ms. Lindsay, with whom she spent two days learning about various aspects of running a wine business. Employees paired off and began their tasks. |
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