pairing
pairing — 名詞
1. a set whose members are exactly two — typically two persons, animals, or objects
配對；搭配
兩個一組的搭配組合或這樣分組的動作
a set whose members are exactly two — typically two persons, animals, or objects — chosen because they suit each other; also, the action of choosing or arranging such a set.
The pairing of dark chocolate and red wine is a favourite at Élise's dinner parties.
黑巧克力與紅酒的搭配，是 Élise 晚宴上的最愛。
collocation: pairing of [food/drink] and [food/drink]
Critics praised the pairing of the two lead actors in Diego's new film.
影評人讚賞 Diego 新片中兩位男主角的配對。
common context: pairing of two performers in entertainment
The pairing of Roya and Eli as doubles partners produced three tournament wins this season.
Roya 和 Eli 這對雙打搭檔本季拿下了三場錦標賽勝利。
Aarav suggested an unusual pairing of spicy curry with sweet mango lassi.
Aarav 提議了一個特別的搭配：辣咖哩配甜的芒果拉西。
The coach announced the pairing for tomorrow's mixed-doubles match after lunch.
教練在午餐後宣布了明天混合雙打比賽的配對名單。
- combination
broader; can mean any number of items joined, not strictly two
- match
stresses that the two fit well together; often used of people in relationships or sports
- duo
informal; usually refers to the two people themselves as a unit, not the act of grouping them
文法句型
pairing of [X] and [Y]
pairing between [X] and [Y]
用法筆記
Often used for food and drink combinations (wine pairing, cheese pairing), for performers cast together, or for partners assigned to work as a unit. Frequently followed by 'of X and Y' or 'between X and Y'.
常見錯誤
pairing — 動詞
1. the act of placing two people or two things together as a set, usually because t
配對；分組
把兩人或兩物安排在一起的動作
the act of placing two people or two things together as a set, usually because they go well together or because the activity requires two.
The teacher spent ten minutes pairing the students for the speaking exercise.
老師花了十分鐘為這項口說練習把學生兩兩配對。
common context: a teacher pairing learners for an activity
Sirin is in charge of pairing each guest with a name badge before the wedding reception.
婚宴前 Sirin 負責把每位賓客和姓名牌配對好。
pattern: pairing [person] with [item/person]
Yumi enjoys pairing bold prints with simple denim when she dresses for work.
Yumi 上班時喜歡把搶眼的印花和素面牛仔褲搭配在一起。
The sommelier began pairing each course with a different wine from the cellar.
侍酒師開始為每一道菜搭配酒窖裡不同的酒款。
- separating
the opposite act: dividing the two people or things apart
文法句型
pairing [X] with [Y]
pairing students/items in groups of two
用法筆記
This is the -ing form used as a noun-like action (gerund) or in continuous tenses of the verb 'pair'. The doer chooses or arranges the grouping; the object is usually the people or things being placed together.
常見錯誤
2. the act of joining another person or thing to make a group of two, often by choi
結成一對
自己和另一個人或物組成一組兩個
the act of joining another person or thing to make a group of two, often by choice rather than by being placed.
Tariro and Matthew ended up pairing for the cooking challenge after their first partners dropped out.
Tariro 和 Matthew 在原本的搭檔退出後，結成一對參加了烹飪挑戰賽。
pattern: [people] pairing for [activity]
Two of the older swans were pairing in the early spring, building a nest by the lake.
兩隻較年長的天鵝在初春時結成一對，在湖邊築起了巢。
context: animals pairing during a mating season
Lan ended up pairing with a stranger when the dance instructor counted the class into twos.
舞蹈老師把全班兩個兩個分組時，Lan 發現自己和一位陌生人結成了一對。
Several startups are pairing with universities for this year's clean-energy projects.
今年有好幾家新創公司正和大學搭成一組，一起推動潔淨能源計畫。
- teaming up
informal; common for cooperative tasks or projects
- joining up
broader; can mean joining a group of any size
- mating
specifically biological; used of animals forming a reproductive pair
- splitting up
informal; the two people or animals separating from the pair
文法句型
pairing with [someone]
pairing up for [activity]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: here the subject is the one(s) joining up, not the one arranging others. Distinguish also from sense 1 by transitivity: this sense takes no direct object. Often appears with 'up' as 'pairing up'.