pair
UK [peər] US [per] noun countable
ESSENTIAL
■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•a pair of shoes/gloves一双鞋／一副手套 •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衫放进包里。 •I'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。 ADVANCED
■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 you pair been up to?你们两个在搞甚么名堂？ ■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
UK [peər] US [per] verb
Phrasal Verbs pair off
■to begin a romantic or sexual relationship with someone 结成一对情侣；出双入对•All my friends seem to be pairing off and getting married.我所有的朋友好像都已出双入对，正在准备婚事。 •Ravens nest very early in the spring and they pair off in the late autumn.乌鸦早春筑巢，晚秋交配。
UK [peər] US [per] verb
Phrasal Verbs [M] pair sb off
■to introduce two people to each other so that they will start a romantic relationship 使（两人）结成一对情侣，介绍（两个人）认识•I managed to pair my best friend Sue off with Mike.我成功把我最好的朋友苏和麦克凑成一对。
UK [peər] US [per] verb
Phrasal Verbs [M] pair (sb) off
■If a group of people pair off, they divide into pairs in order to do something, and if you pair them off, you divide them into pairs 两人一组结成对；把（一组人）分成几对•The students paired off to practise their conversational skills.学生两人一组进行会话技巧练习。
UK [peər] US [per] verb
Phrasal Verbs pair up
■to join together temporarily with another person in order to do something （为做某事）结成对，成搭档•Everyone should pair up for the next dance.跳下一支舞时大家都应该两人一对。 |