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IELTS BNC: 1213 COCA: 1485

pair

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Related topics: Animals, Horses, Bicycles, carts, horses
pair1 /peə $ per/ ●●● S2 W2 noun (plural pairs or pair) [countableC] → pear, pare
1  joined together 連接在一起的CONNECTED WITH an object that is made from two similar parts that are joined together 〔由連在一起的相似兩部分構成的〕一副，一把，一條
pair of trousers/scissors/glasses etc
two pairs of jeans
兩條牛仔褲
a pair of black tights
一條黑色褲襪
2  pair_boots.jpg belonging together 成雙成對的TWO two things of the same type that are used together 〔由兩個一起使用的同類東西組成的〕一雙，一對
pair of
a new pair of sandals
一雙新涼鞋
pair of hands/eyes/legs etc
She felt as if every pair of eyes in the room was on her.
她覺得似乎屋裏的每一雙眼睛都在注視自己。
earrings, £5 a pair
耳環，5英鎊一副
a pair of skis
一副滑雪板
We have five pairs of free tickets to give away.
我們有五套雙人票要免費送出。
3  in pairs TWOin groups of two 兩個一組地，成對地，成雙地
We worked in pairs for the role-play exercise.
我們兩個一組地進行角色扮演練習。
The leaves of the tree are arranged in pairs.
這種樹的葉子是成對生長的。
Examples from the Corpus
worked in pairs• In the third lesson, pupils worked in pairs to produce their own diagram to show the rabbits.
4  two people 兩個人TWO two people who are standing or doing something together, or who have some type of connection with each other 〔一起做某事或相互關聯的〕兩個（人），一對
The pair are looking for sponsorship from local businesses.
兩人正在尋求當地企業的贊助。
pair of
a pair of dancers
一對舞伴
Do not use pair to talk about a husband and wife (or two people in a similar relationship). Use couple: They’re a nice couple (NOT pair).
指夫婦倆或者是兩個有類似關系的人時，不要用 pair 而要用 couple: They’re a nice couple (不說 pair). 他們是很美滿的一對。
5  the pair of you/them British EnglishBrE spokenANGRY used when you are angry or annoyed with two people 你們/他們兩個 〔用於生氣或厭煩時〕
Oh, get out, the pair of you.
哦，滾出去，你們兩個。
Examples from the Corpus
the pair of you/them• He wades in among the pair of them, grabs their studded leather collars and starts yanking them away.• See you, you've made me right angry, the pair of you!• They lay in each other's arms, as if what they had done together had broken the pair of them.• The last time I had filled the pair of them was exactly two weeks ago, when the students left.• There were milk and buns laid out inside for the pair of them.• I know you were kicking up a dust last night, the pair of you.• A pail of ice-cold water over the pair of them would have been the best idea.• I remember when I found out Mandy was sleeping with that geek Kevin, I felt like throttling the pair of them.
6  two animals 兩個動物
a) HBAa male and a female animal that come together in order to breed 〔一雌一雄的〕一對
pair of
a pair of doves
一對鴿子
a breeding pair
交配的一對
b) old useDSHTTB two horses that work together 〔一起幹活的〕兩匹馬，雙套馬
7. I’ve only got one pair of hands spokenBUSY/NOT AVAILABLE used to say that you are busy and cannot do any more than you are already doing 我只有一雙手〔意指在忙着，幹不了更多的工作〕
8  an extra pair of hands someone who helps you do something when you are busy 增加的一個幫手
Having an extra pair of hands during busy periods can take the pressure off.
繁忙時段多一個幫手可以減輕壓力。
Examples from the Corpus
an extra pair of hands• We could visit a theatre, and there would be an extra pair of hands in the garden.• The clinical teacher should be part of the ward team, but must resist becoming an extra pair of hands.• But an extra pair of hands is still needed, especially during busy periods.
9  a safe pair of hands someone you can trust and depend on because they are sensible – used especially in news reports 可靠的人〔尤用於新聞報道中〕
Colleagues regard him as a safe pair of hands.
同事們認爲他辦事可靠。
Examples from the Corpus
pair• Downstairs he found Beryl at the table with the newspaper, her coffee and a pair of scissors.• The square was empty, except for a pair of winos sleeping it off under the statue.• They felt like a pair of burglars, enjoying themselves in someone else's house while the owner was away.• a pair of clip-on earrings• a pair of socks• Have each pair average the number of drops the penny holds.• If you wear glasses, take an extra pair when you go on vacation.• Norcross found that the acquisition of a button-pressing task proceeded more rapidly with the first pair of stimuli than with the second.• Do the next exercise in pairs.• In one later incarnation, she is depicted as severe, with a scalpel and a large pair of pincers.• Bill and his brother were a rather odd-looking pair.• I need a new pair of shoes.• Make a right pair, you will.• I've got three pairs.• Stein and his business partner are a rather unusual pair.
pair of trousers/scissors/glasses etc• Downstairs he found Beryl at the table with the newspaper, her coffee and a pair of scissors.• I was patching a pair of trousers.• At nine I received a pair of glasses that each year doubled in thickness.• Thereupon, she said a prayer, took a pair of scissors and cut it off.• A pair of trousers lay across the back of a chair and his pyjamas were stuffed untidily beneath the pillow.• Accompanying the burials were textiles-felt, wool, silk and cotton-which included a rather amazing pair of trousers.• If you want to buy a flamboyant pair of trousers, go ahead!• She turned the pair of scissors over with her long, slim fingers and frowned.
pair of hands/eyes/legs etc• Just a pair of hands peeling potatoes and a reflection in the mirror.• Each pair of eyes questioned and then looked away, wondering.• The clinical teacher should be part of the ward team, but must resist becoming an extra pair of hands.• A fresh pair of eyes often sees more clearly than the experienced.• This man has the safest pair of hands in the party.• A little later he discovered a stunning pair of legs at one end and a delightful face at the other.• Ellie called out to the crowd; and ten thousand pairs of hands exploded in applause.
pair2 verb
1  [intransitiveI, transitiveT]TWO to put people or things into groups of two, or to form groups of two （使）結成一對，（使）配成一對
be paired with somebody
We were each paired with a newcomer to help with training.
我們每個人都和一名新手組對，幫助他們訓練。
n Grammar
Pair is usually passive in this meaning, when used as a transitive verb.
2. (also pair up) [intransitiveI] if animals pair, they come together in order to breed 〔動物〕配對〔以繁殖〕
3 pair off phrasal verbphr v RELATIONSHIPto come together or bring two people together to have a romantic relationship （使）結成一對〔戀人〕
All the others were pairing off and I was left on my own.
其他人都出雙入對，就剩我形單影只。
pair somebody off with somebody
My aunt was forever pairing me off with unsuitable men.
我姨媽總想把我和不適合的男人配成一對。
4 pair up phrasal verbphr v 
a) FRIEND British EnglishBrE to become friends and start to have a relationship 結交，交往
We learned later that he and Tanya had paired up.
我們後來得知，他和塔尼娅交往了。
b) BBTOGETHERto work together to do something or to put two people together to do something （使）結成搭檔
They first paired up in the screen adaptation of ‘Grease’.
他們首次合作是在電影改編版的《火爆浪子》中。
pair somebody ↔ up
They have paired up writers and artists, and commissioned linked works.
他們把作家和畫家結成搭檔，委托創作相關作品。
c) if animals pair up, they come together in order to breed 〔動物〕配對〔以繁殖〕
Examples from the Corpus
pair• He had been paired off with Whitlock.• If a conditioned response occurs, you will begin alternating escape scenes and pairing scenes.• But the third was also paired up and came home with me.• Well, by the time things had sorted themselves out, Johnny Miller was nearest to us and we were paired with him.• Strong optimism paired with strong anxiety.• You can have your menu paired with wines for an additional $ 45.
be paired with somebody• We were paired with Craig Stadler.• Nicklaus, who was paired with Floyd, also putted fairly well, holing six birdies to stave off two bogeys.• Well, by the time things had sorted themselves out, Johnny Miller was nearest to us and we were paired with him.• This time around she is paired with Misty May.• Where a Master's degree course is paired with one for a Diploma, students are registered concurrently for both qualifications.• Many Master's degree courses are paired with ones for Diplomas which have coursework and examinations in common with the degree.• On another visit, not-so-crisp chicken was paired with unseasoned mashed potatoes and too-lemony chard.• Who would be paired with who?
From Longman Business Dictionary
pairpair /peəper/ verb [transitiveT]
1COMMERCEif two companies, people, or things are paired, they are put into groups of two because they are connected in some way or will work together
When the new products were paired, encouraging customer gains resulted.
pair with
Chrysler paired with Hilton Hotels for a promotion giving frequent hotel guests free Chrysler cars.
Any cut in capital gains taxes would be paired with increases in other taxes.
2FINANCE if the shares in two companies are paired, they are considered to be shares in one company when they are bought or sold, even though the companies have separate management arrangements
The companies are managed separately, but their shares are paired for trading in the market.
→ pair ( somebody/something →) up
Origin pair1
(1200-1300) Old French paire, from Latin paria “equal things”, from par; → PAR
IELTS BNC: 1213 COCA: 1485
pair

noun¹

 1two things the same同樣的兩個事物ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤matching成對的兩個◇a matching pair of vases一對花瓶➤identical完全相同的一對➤clean乾淨的一雙◇a clean pair of socks一雙乾淨的襪子PREPOSITION➤in a/the pair在一對中◇Answer one question in each pair.回答每對問題中的一個。➤in pairs成雙地◇These candles only come in pairs.這些蠟燭只成對出售。➤pair of一雙⋯◇a pair of shoes一雙鞋PHRASES➤one of a pair一對中的一個◇This sculpture was originally one of a pair owned by the King of France.這是原為法國國王所擁有的一對雕塑中的一尊。
pair

noun²

 2people who are connected有關聯的人ADJECTIVE | VERB + PAIR | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤happy (= a newly married couple) 新婚燕爾的一對➤odd不相配的一對◇They make an odd pair.他們倆真的不相配。VERB + PAIR➤match配成一對◇The pair were matched for age.這一對是按年齡配成的。➤make構成一對◇I thought they would make a good pair so I arranged for them to meet.我認為他們非常相配，所以安排他們見面。PREPOSITION➤in a/the pair兩個一組◇The students worked in pairs.學生們每兩人一組學習。
pair

noun³

 3male and female animal雌雄成對的動物ADJECTIVE | PAIR + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤breeding, mating繁殖的／交配的一對➤nesting可套疊的一對物件➤monogamous (biology生物) 一夫一妻制的一對PAIR + VERB➤breed, mate一對動物繁殖／交配PREPOSITION➤pair of一對⋯◇a pair of swans nesting by the river在河邊築巢的一對天鵝
IELTS BNC: 1213 COCA: 1485
IELTS BNC: 1213 COCA: 1485

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