couple, pair

名詞 pair:

1. a set of two similar things considered as a unit
   同義詞：brace
2. two items of the same kind
   同義詞：couple, twosome, twain, brace, span, yoke, couplet, distich, duo, duet, dyad, duad
3. two people considered as a unit
4. a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value

動(dòng)詞 pair:

1. form a pair or pairs
   同義詞：pair off, partner off, couple
2. bring two objects, ideas, or people together
   同義詞：match, mate, couple, twin
3. occur in pairs
   同義詞：geminate
4. arrange in pairs
   同義詞：geminate
5. make love
   同義詞：copulate, mate, couple

1. This pair of shoes is durable.
   這雙鞋很耐磨。
2. I found a couple of socks in the bedroom, but they don't make a pair.
   我在臥室里發(fā)現(xiàn)兩只襪子，但不成對(duì)。
3. I have a pair of leather mittens.
   我有一副皮連指手套。
4. Her parents tried to pair her off with a rich neighbour.
   她的父母想讓她和一個(gè)有錢的鄰居結(jié)婚。
5. This pair of trousers is too tight for me.
   這條褲子我穿太緊了。
6. The teacher paired us off for the purpose of the exercise.
   為了做練習(xí)，老師把我們分成一對(duì)一對(duì)。

pair

n.（名詞）
【復(fù)數(shù)】 pair 或 pairs 縮寫 pr.
Two corresponding persons or items, similar in form or function and matched or associated:
一對(duì)：相對(duì)應(yīng)的兩人或物，在樣式或功能上相似并相配或相聯(lián)系：
例句：
a pair of shoes.
一雙鞋

One object composed of two joined, similar parts that are dependent upon each other:
一副：由相互依存的兩個(gè)相連或類似部分組成的物件：
例句：
a pair of pliers.
一把鉗子

Two persons who are joined in marriage or engagement.
夫妻：由于婚姻或婚約而結(jié)合在一起的兩個(gè)人
Two persons who have something in common and are considered together:
兩個(gè)一組：有共同的興趣并被認(rèn)為在一起的兩個(gè)人：
例句：
a pair of hunters.
一對(duì)獵人

Two mated animals.
一對(duì)動(dòng)物：成配偶的兩只動(dòng)物
Two animals joined together in work.See Synonyms at couple
套在一起工作的動(dòng)物：被結(jié)合在一起工作的兩只動(dòng)物參見(jiàn) couple
Games Two playing cards of the same denomination.
【游戲】 同點(diǎn)的一對(duì)：具有同一點(diǎn)的兩張牌
Two members of a deliberative body with opposing opinions on a given issue who agree to abstain from voting on the issue, thereby offsetting each other.
兩個(gè)對(duì)立的議員：對(duì)所給問(wèn)題有相反意見(jiàn)的兩個(gè)審議團(tuán)議員，雙方都同意對(duì)此問(wèn)題棄權(quán)，因此互相抵銷
Chemistry An electron pair.
【化學(xué)】 電子偶：電子對(duì)
v.（動(dòng)詞）
paired,pair.ing,pairs
v.tr.（及物動(dòng)詞）
To arrange in sets of two; couple.
配對(duì)：安排成兩個(gè)的一對(duì)；成對(duì)出現(xiàn)
To join in a pair; mate.
使配對(duì)：結(jié)合成一對(duì)；使配對(duì)
To provide a partner for.
為…提供配對(duì)
v.intr.（不及物動(dòng)詞）
To form pairs or a pair.
成對(duì)，成雙：使形成幾對(duì)或一對(duì)
To join in marriage; mate.
婚配：使成配偶；使配對(duì)

來(lái)源：
Middle English
中古英語(yǔ)
from Old French paire
源自 古法語(yǔ) paire
from Latin paria [equals] [pl. of] p3r [a pair]
源自 拉丁語(yǔ) paria [相等的事物] [] p3r的復(fù)數(shù) [一對(duì)]
from p3r [equal] * see per…- 2
源自 p3r [均等的] *參見(jiàn) per…- 2

Pair as a noun can be followed by a singular or plural verb. The singular is always used whenpair denotes the set taken as a single entity: This pair of shoes is on sale. A plural verb is used when the members are considered as individuals:The pair are working more harmoniously now. After a number other than onepair itself can be either singular or plural, but the plural is now more common:She bought six pairs (or pair ) of stockings.
作為一個(gè)名詞pair 后面可接單數(shù)動(dòng)詞或復(fù)數(shù)動(dòng)詞。 當(dāng)pair 意味著把一套當(dāng)成單個(gè)整看時(shí)，通常用單數(shù)形式： 這雙鞋在打折 當(dāng)把各組成部分當(dāng)成單獨(dú)的個(gè)體時(shí)， 用動(dòng)詞的復(fù)數(shù)形式：這對(duì)搭檔現(xiàn)在合作得更加和諧 。 在一些而不是一個(gè)物體后，pair 本身既可是單數(shù)也可是復(fù)數(shù)， 但現(xiàn)在用復(fù)數(shù)更為普遍：她買了六雙 （或 pair ) 褲襪