pairs
pairs — 名詞
- pairssingular
- pairsesplural
1. Two matching items that work together as a set — for example, shoes, gloves, or
一雙；一副
兩個相同且一起使用的物品
Two matching items that work together as a set — for example, shoes, gloves, or earrings — or an object built from two connected halves, such as scissors or trousers.
Mateo bought a new pair of running shoes for his morning jog.
Mateo 為他的晨跑買了一雙新的跑鞋。
a pair of + plural noun for matching items
The old pair of scissors in the kitchen drawer no longer cuts well.
廚房抽屜裡的那把舊剪刀已經剪不動了。
pair of + object with two connected parts
Dewi packed three pairs of socks for the weekend camping trip.
Dewi 為週末露營打包了三雙襪子。
Each pair of gold earrings came in a small velvet box tied with a ribbon.
每對金耳環都裝在一個繫著緞帶的小天鵝絨盒子裡。
Hari needs a clean pair of trousers for the interview tomorrow.
Hari 需要一件乾淨的褲子參加明天的面試。
- couple
less formal, can refer to any two items loosely grouped together
- set
broader — can mean more than two items
- matching set
emphasizes that the items are designed to go together
- single
one individual item rather than two together
文法句型
a pair of + plural noun
用法筆記
When 'pair' refers to a single object made of two joined parts (scissors, trousers, glasses), it takes a singular verb: 'This pair of scissors IS on the table.'
常見錯誤
2. Two people who are connected by a romantic relationship, a shared activity, or w
搭檔；伴侶
兩個在一起的人，如情侶或隊友
Two people who are connected by a romantic relationship, a shared activity, or working together as a team — such as lovers, dance partners, or business colleagues.
The pair of dancers moved across the stage in perfect harmony.
那對舞者在舞臺上以完美的默契移動著。
pair of + plural noun (people performing together)
Megan and her partner make a strong pair in the tennis tournament.
Megan 和她的搭檔在網球錦標賽中是一對強勁的組合。
That pair of elderly sisters has lived next door for over forty years.
那對老姐妹在隔壁住了四十多年。
Adisa and Eliska are an interesting pair — they met at a local book club.
Adisa 和 Eliska 是很有趣的一對——他們在當地的讀書會認識的。
- couple
more common for romantic relationships
- duo
often used for performers or creative partners
- team
focuses on collaboration toward a shared goal
- partnership
emphasizes a formal or professional relationship
- individual
a single person rather than two together
文法句型
a pair of + plural noun (people)
用法筆記
This sense can describe both romantic couples and non-romantic partnerships. To be specific about romance, use 'couple' instead.
常見錯誤
3. Two animals that have come together to produce babies, or that are seen as a uni
繁殖配對
為繁殖而結合的兩隻動物
Two animals that have come together to produce babies, or that are seen as a unit for breeding purposes.
A pair of swans built their nest near the edge of the lake.
一對天鵝在湖邊築了巢。
pair of + mating birds
The zoo introduced a new male to the breeding pair of pandas.
動物園引進了一隻新的雄貓熊加入繁殖配對。
breeding pair — fixed collocation
Swans form a pair for life and raise their chicks together on the lake.
天鵝會終生配對，在湖上共同養育雛鳥。
Karim photographed a breeding pair of kingfishers as they returned to their burrow.
Karim 拍攝了翠鳥繁殖配對返回巢穴的畫面。
- mated pair
more technical, used in biology and conservation contexts
- breeding pair
emphasizes reproductive function
文法句型
a pair of + animal noun
用法筆記
Common in nature documentaries and biology writing. 'Breeding pair' is a standard collocation used by zoologists and conservationists.
4. In cricket, a disappointing result when a batsman scores zero runs in both of th
雙零分
板球中兩局皆零分出局
In cricket, a disappointing result when a batsman scores zero runs in both of their two turns at batting during a match.
The batsman was out for a pair — zero runs in both at-bats — in his first test match.
那位打者在第一次測試賽中吞下雙零分——兩次打擊都未得分。
out for a pair — cricket collocation
Darius scored a pair in the county cricket final, getting out for zero runs both times.
Darius 在郡板球決賽中拿下雙零分，兩次打擊都未得分出局。
Noa studied the bowler carefully, determined not to score a pair — zero runs in both rounds of batting.
Noa 仔細研究投手，決心不吞下雙零分——兩輪打擊都未能得分。
Putri's teammates cheered her up after she scored a pair — zero runs in both turns at bat.
Putri 吞下雙零分（兩次打擊都未得分）之後，隊友們紛紛安慰她。
文法句型
score a pair
out for a pair
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in British English cricket commentary. The phrase 'king pair' means being out for zero on the first ball of each innings.
5. A hand in card games — especially poker — that holds two matching cards by numbe
對子
撲克牌中兩張同點數的牌
A hand in card games — especially poker — that holds two matching cards by number or face value, such as two kings or two sevens.
Lan won the round with a pair of kings and a high card.
Lan 以一對 K 和一張高牌贏了這一局。
a pair of + card rank
Eli's pair of aces gave him the confidence to raise the bet.
Eli 的一對 A 給了他加注的信心。
A pair of queens is a strong starting hand in Texas Hold'em.
一對 Q 在德州撲克中是一手很強的起手牌。
With only a pair of threes, Lakshmi decided to fold rather than risk her chips.
手上只有一對三，Lakshmi 決定蓋牌，不願拿籌碼冒險。
- two of a kind
an alternative term for the same hand in poker
- pocket pair
a pair formed by the two hole cards dealt to a player
文法句型
a pair of + card rank
用法筆記
In poker rankings, a pair beats a high card but loses to two pairs, three of a kind, or any higher hand. 'Pair' is always followed by the card's rank name.
pairs — 動詞
- pairspresent simple I / you / we / they
- pairses3rd person singular
- pairsing-ing form
- pairsedpast simple
1. To match two people or things into a unit or partnership — for example, assignin
配對；搭配
將人、物或想法分成兩兩一組
To match two people or things into a unit or partnership — for example, assigning teammates, combining ingredients, or linking devices.
The teacher asked the students to pair up for the science project.
老師要求學生兩人一組進行科學專題。
phrasal: pair up — form teams of two
Ada paired the red wine with a soft cheese for the dinner party.
Ada 把紅酒和一種軟質乳酪搭配在一起作為晚宴的組合。
pair + object + with + object (combine items)
The designer paired a linen jacket with dark cotton trousers.
設計師將亞麻外套與深色棉質長褲搭配在一起。
After the warm-up, the dancers paired off to practise their routines.
熱身結束後，舞者們兩兩成對去練習各自的舞步。
In the exercise, each beginner is paired with an experienced mentor.
在這項練習中，每位初學者都會與一位經驗豐富的導師配對。
文法句型
pair + object + with + object
pair up
pair off
用法筆記
Common phrasal verbs include 'pair up' (form teams), 'pair off' (split into twos), and 'pair with' (combine or match). The passive form 'be paired with' is frequently used in workplace and educational contexts.
常見錯誤
2. To connect two electronic devices — such as a phone and headphones, or a compute
藍牙配對
透過藍牙連接兩個電子裝置
To connect two electronic devices — such as a phone and headphones, or a computer and a keyboard — using Bluetooth wireless technology, so that they can communicate with each other.
James paired his phone with the car's audio system before driving off.
James 在開車前將手機與車上音響系統進行藍牙配對。
pair + device + with + device
These wireless headphones can pair with two devices at the same time.
這副無線耳機可以同時與兩個裝置配對。
pair with + device — intransitive
Mauricio tried to pair his smartwatch with the new tablet, but the connection failed.
Mauricio 試著將他的智慧手錶與新平板配對，但連線失敗了。
Dahlia paired her wireless keyboard with the tablet so she could type notes more easily.
Dahlia 將她的無線鍵盤與平板配對，這樣她就能更輕鬆地輸入筆記。
- unpair
the opposite action — disconnecting a paired device
- disconnect
general term for breaking a connection
文法句型
pair + device + with + device
pair to + device
用法筆記
In technology manuals, 'pair' is the standard verb for Bluetooth connections. The setup process is called 'pairing mode'. Unlike general 'pair with', the technology sense usually implies a wireless, short-range connection.