pair

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A pair of things are two things of the same size and shape that are used together or are both part of something, for example, shoes, earrings, or parts of the body. 双; 对
...a pair of socks. …一双袜子
...earrings that cost $142.50 a pair. …价值$142.50一对的耳环。
2. N-COUNT Some objects that have two main parts of the same size and shape are referred to as a pair, for example, a pair of trousers or a pair of scissors. 副; 条 (裤子)
...a pair of faded jeans. …一条退色的牛仔裤。
3. N-SING You can refer to two people as a pair when they are standing or walking together or when they have some kind of relationship with each other. (站或走在一起的) 两人; (有某种关系的) 一对
A pair of teenage boys were smoking cigarettes. 两个青少年正在抽烟。
The pair admitted that their three-year-old marriage was going through "a difficult time."
那对夫妇承认他们3年的婚姻正在经历一个困难时期。
4. V-T If one thing is paired with another, it is put with it or considered with it. 把…配对[usu passive]
The trainees will then be paired with experienced managers. 这些实习生之后将被配给有经验的经理们。
5. ADJ →a scot word for poor
6. →see also au pair

Rachel bought yet another pair of shoes to add to her collection .
I burrowed through the clothes in the drawer looking for a clean pair of socks .
She was wearing an old pair of trousers with rips at the knees .
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 .