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pair

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pair1 /peə $ per/ ●●● S2 W2 noun (plural pairs or pair) [countableC]   → pear, pare
1  joined together 连接在一起的CONNECTED WITH an object that is made from two similar parts that are joined together 〔由连在一起的相似两部分构成的〕一副，一把，一条
pair of trousers/scissors/glasses etc
 two pairs of jeans
两条牛仔裤
 a pair of black tights
一条黑色裤袜
2  pair_boots.jpg belonging together 成双成对的TWO two things of the same type that are used together 〔由两个一起使用的同类东西组成的〕一双，一对
pair of
 a new pair of sandals
一双新凉鞋
pair of hands/eyes/legs etc
 She felt as if every pair of eyes in the room was on her.
她觉得似乎屋里的每一双眼睛都在注视自己。
 earrings, £5 a pair
耳环，5英镑一副
 a pair of skis
一副滑雪板
 We have five pairs of free tickets to give away.
我们有五套双人票要免费送出。
3  in pairs TWOin groups of two 两个一组地，成对地，成双地
 We worked in pairs for the role-play exercise.
我们两个一组地进行角色扮演练习。
 The leaves of the tree are arranged in pairs.
这种树的叶子是成对生长的。
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 两个人TWO two people who are standing or doing something together, or who have some type of connection with each other 〔一起做某事或相互关联的〕两个（人），一对
 The pair are looking for sponsorship from local businesses.
两人正在寻求当地企业的赞助。
pair of
 a pair of dancers
一对舞伴
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).
指夫妇俩或者是两个有类似关系的人时，不要用 pair 而要用 couple: They’re a nice couple (不说 pair). 他们是很美满的一对。
5  the pair of you/them British EnglishBrE spokenANGRY used when you are angry or annoyed with two people 你们/他们两个 〔用于生气或厌烦时〕
 Oh, get out, the pair of you.
哦，滚出去，你们两个。
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 两个动物
a) HBAa male and a female animal that come together in order to breed 〔一雌一雄的〕一对
pair of
 a pair of doves
一对鸽子
 a breeding pair
交配的一对
b) old useDSHTTB two horses that work together 〔一起干活的〕两匹马，双套马
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 我只有一双手〔意指在忙着，干不了更多的工作〕
8  an extra pair of hands someone who helps you do something when you are busy 增加的一个帮手
 Having an extra pair of hands during busy periods can take the pressure off.
繁忙时段多一个帮手可以减轻压力。
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〔尤用于新闻报道中〕
 Colleagues regard him as a safe pair of hands.
同事们认为他办事可靠。
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）结成一对，（使）配成一对
be paired with somebody
 We were each paired with a newcomer to help with training.
我们每个人都和一名新手组对，帮助他们训练。
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 〔动物〕配对〔以繁殖〕
3 pair off phrasal verbphr v RELATIONSHIPto come together or bring two people together to have a romantic relationship （使）结成一对〔恋人〕
4 pair up phrasal verbphr v 
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
pair1 nounpair2 verb →n GRAMMAR1
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